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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Brown climbed the ladder to haul in a pass over the middle from Madsen, beating his defender in the air acrobatically before smashing into the end zone turf for the catch and a 33-14 lead.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025
Eight different Panthers hauled in receptions for the Panthers.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
Pirates right fielder Bryan Reynolds appeared to hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning, but Marte hauled in a highlight-reel-worthy catch to record the game's final out.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Since joining the Chiefs, Thornton has already scored twice in three games and delivered a strong performance against the Giants, hauling in five catches for 71 yards and a touchdown.
—Csullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025
Eight different Panthers hauled in receptions for the Panthers.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
Pirates right fielder Bryan Reynolds appeared to hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning, but Marte hauled in a highlight-reel-worthy catch to record the game's final out.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Since joining the Chiefs, Thornton has already scored twice in three games and delivered a strong performance against the Giants, hauling in five catches for 71 yards and a touchdown.
—Csullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Haul in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haul%20in. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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