haul in
phrasal verb
hauled in; hauling in; hauls in
US, sports
: to catch (a ball or pass)
He hauled in a long touchdown pass.
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The third-year receiver hauled in an NFL record 52 catches through the first five games of the season.
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Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
But while many small towns are known for their tree lightings or firework displays, one South Carolina community has hauled in the pumpkins to carve out its own niche.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Junior Kniffen hauled in a game-high 12 passes for 147 yards for the Lions.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
In the Chiefs’ Monday night loss to the Jaguars, Worthy hauled in six passes for 42 yards.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
But while many small towns are known for their tree lightings or firework displays, one South Carolina community has hauled in the pumpkins to carve out its own niche.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Junior Kniffen hauled in a game-high 12 passes for 147 yards for the Lions.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
In the Chiefs’ Monday night loss to the Jaguars, Worthy hauled in six passes for 42 yards.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Haul in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haul%20in. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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