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The prop-room became crowded with elderly men; stage-hands and fly-men, none of whom were needed for this particular production but who were there just the same, heating cans of baked beans in a saucepan on the fire.—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026 Chocolate Frosting For chocolate frosting, in a medium saucepan heat salted butter and unsweetened chocolate, cut up, over low until melted.—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026 In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the refried beans, TVP and chili powder, stirring occasionally until warmed through.—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026 Pour the peels and water into a saucepan and boil them on the stove for about 30 minutes.—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saucepan