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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Wide receiver Jalen Tolbert hauled in an impressive touchdown reception during red zone work.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
The Bruins nearly answered in their half of the inning when Savannah Pola drove a pitch from Grein 220 feet to the base of the center-field wall that was hauled in by Kedre Luschar to end the inning.
—Tim Willert, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
Play of the Day Williams’ over-the-shoulder snag Rookie third-round pick Kyle Williams hauled in a 35-yard pass from backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs with an over-the-shoulder catch over cornerback Miles Battle, who had an eventful day.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Tuna and sharks often swim in the same waters, so fishing fleets frequently haul in sharks as bycatch (animals fishers do not want, cannot sell, or are not allowed to keep).
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
The Bruins nearly answered in their half of the inning when Savannah Pola drove a pitch from Grein 220 feet to the base of the center-field wall that was hauled in by Kedre Luschar to end the inning.
—Tim Willert, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
Play of the Day Williams’ over-the-shoulder snag Rookie third-round pick Kyle Williams hauled in a 35-yard pass from backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs with an over-the-shoulder catch over cornerback Miles Battle, who had an eventful day.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Tuna and sharks often swim in the same waters, so fishing fleets frequently haul in sharks as bycatch (animals fishers do not want, cannot sell, or are not allowed to keep).
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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“Haul in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haul%20in. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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