make tracks
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The plant recently secured major contracts to build a railway in Turkey, as well as a £500m deal to make tracks for Network Rail.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
Mama Panda was on her way, and Dearie had to make tracks, as animal keepers do not directly interact with adult pandas.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 27, 2021
The cub’s mother was on her way, and Dearie had to make tracks, as animal keepers do not directly interact with adult pandas.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 27, 2021
The process was similar to how Ellison used to make tracks, by sampling old recordings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2014
“Well, since obviously no one’s going back to dreamland, we may as well make tracks for your father,” said Ripred, rising to his feet.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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