make a haul
Example Sentences
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First off, the crew must "scoop" for "chum," i.e., make a haul for anchovetas, to be used for bait.
From Time Magazine Archive
I have noticed that Krauss is one of the loudest in crowing whenever we make a haul of contraband; it has struck me that his enthusiasm is a bit overdone.
From The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma by Croker, B. M. (Bithia Mary)
They jumped into what was left of the trenches, expecting to make a haul of prisoners; but they found the Americans ready for them.
"I hope we'll make a haul, Marlowe," said Jack.
From Slow and Sure The Story of Paul Hoffman the Young Street-Merchant by Alger, Horatio
And suppose you've succeeded in getting your fingers on those in the bush, wouldn't you try to make a haul?
From Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 15, July 9, 1870 by Various
