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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Despite his little bit directing votes towards Jimmy Kimmel, was there really any doubt once The Late Show With Stephen Colbert had already hauled in five technical Emmys at the earlier ceremony? Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026 On Sunday, McMillan hauled in five receptions for 75 yards, almost identical to his playoff performance of five receptions for 81 yards. Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026 But the exclamation point was a ridiculous, audacious display of athleticism by Higgins, who appeared to levitate in order to haul in an 18-yard pass from Burrow that essentially put the victory on ice. Zak Keefer, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 But two freshmen in Somourian Wingo and Vance Spafford hauled in their first touchdowns at the collegiate level. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for haul in

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“Haul in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haul%20in. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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