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i'm tracking down vs i'm tracing

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings and contexts. 'I'm tracking down' is used when actively searching for something or someone, while 'I'm tracing' is used when following a path or line, or when investigating the origin or development of something.

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i'm tracking down

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when actively searching for something or someone. It implies a process of locating or finding a specific target.

Examples:

I'm tracking down the source of the issue.
The detective is tracking down the suspect.
She's tracking down the missing documents.

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I'm tracking down everyone who had authorized access to the lab.
Okay, I'm tracking down the Indian company that has footage from the construction yard.
I'm tracking down a cop killer.
I'm tracking down a cop killer.
I'm tracking down some alterations performed on two units.
- I got another lead I'm tracking down.
I'm tracking down an infectious disease specialist to see if we can get an answer.
I need 'em, 'cause I'm tracking down the love of my life, and the plane I was on didn't stop at Sky Mall.
I'm tracking down a couple of honeymooners who were staying here last night.

Alternatives:

I'm searching for
I'm looking for
I'm hunting for
I'm trying to locate
I'm on the trail of

i'm tracing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when following a path or line, or when investigating the origin or development of something. It implies a process of uncovering or understanding a sequence of events or actions.

Examples:

I'm tracing the outline of the drawing.
The historian is tracing the history of the civilization.
She's tracing her family tree.

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I'm tracing the owner now, but I'm not sure how far that'll get us if this car's been stolen...
I'm tracing the IP address where she logged on.
I'm tracing this email, but something just hacked back with incredible force.
I mean, I'm tracing cell phones, e-mails, credit card transactions - this is McGeek work.
I'm tracing their location so hold on a minute.
I'm tracing the transporter beam Bok used to send the probe.
I'm tracing the ISP, but it's heavily encrypted.

Alternatives:

I'm following
I'm investigating
I'm exploring
I'm mapping out
I'm uncovering

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