haul in
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 former Plantation American Heritage star made an immediate impact in Miami’s season opener as a 17-year-old, hauling in six receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown during the Hurricanes’ 27-24 win against Notre Dame.
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Tyler Carmona
june 2, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Each year, crews rework the white limestone layer and haul in 88,000 pounds of broken brick, but only during completely dry weather, to refresh each of the courts.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Woods was immediately on Henry’s body as the veteran tight end hauled in the pass.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
In the first two hours following Paxton’s victory over Cornyn on Tuesday, Talarico hauled in $600,000, the strongest two hours of fundraising of his entire campaign.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
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Tyler Carmona
june 2, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Each year, crews rework the white limestone layer and haul in 88,000 pounds of broken brick, but only during completely dry weather, to refresh each of the courts.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Woods was immediately on Henry’s body as the veteran tight end hauled in the pass.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
In the first two hours following Paxton’s victory over Cornyn on Tuesday, Talarico hauled in $600,000, the strongest two hours of fundraising of his entire campaign.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
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