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 receiver hauled in the pass over his shoulder for a 34-yard gain, leading to a short Jones-to-Kyle Juszczyk touchdown two plays later.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Kelce hauled in a 23-yard reception while stiff-arming Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Pribula scrambled for a key third-down conversion, Hardy barreled off a 27-yard rush and tight end Brett Norfleet hauled in a 25-yard grab.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Last week, Waddle hauled in five of the six targets thrown his way for 68 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Kelce hauled in a 23-yard reception while stiff-arming Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Pribula scrambled for a key third-down conversion, Hardy barreled off a 27-yard rush and tight end Brett Norfleet hauled in a 25-yard grab.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Last week, Waddle hauled in five of the six targets thrown his way for 68 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Haul in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haul%20in. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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