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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Xavier Worthy went down during an 11-on-11 period after hauling in a deep pass near the end zone and landing on his shoulder. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Chris Olave became the latest receiver to haul in a mega-deal, reportedly reaching a four-year extension worth up to $132 million with the New Orleans Saints. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 Williams was a third-round pick last year who had his best practice of camp on Thursday, hauling in a pair of red-zone touchdowns. Chad Graff, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Tremayne tested his vertical leaping ability and hauled in the ball for a touchdown. Charlotte Observer, 29 July 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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