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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In the fiscal first quarter of this year, the experiences business hauled in a record $10 billion in revenue.
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Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Wide receiver Julian Edelman was unguardable, hauling in 10 catches for 141 yards to lead all receivers, sealing Super Bowl MVP honors.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Harrison aims to add to his state medal haul in his final meet before setting his illustrious high school career aside.
—David Hinojosa, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Feb. 2026
In 271 career games, Witten hauled in 1,228 receptions for 13,046 yards and 74 touchdowns.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
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Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Wide receiver Julian Edelman was unguardable, hauling in 10 catches for 141 yards to lead all receivers, sealing Super Bowl MVP honors.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Harrison aims to add to his state medal haul in his final meet before setting his illustrious high school career aside.
—David Hinojosa, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Feb. 2026
In 271 career games, Witten hauled in 1,228 receptions for 13,046 yards and 74 touchdowns.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Haul in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haul%20in. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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