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Generally you'll get 3 preliminary judges so you get 3 different points of view on your writing; usually they'll post comments on the judging form, as well as on the manuscript. (rmfw.org)
Eventually, lots of cooks started making the cubed steak «chili,» and as more of it was made, more of it was likely to win contests — particularly since a preliminary judge who had cubed his steak might have an advantage in recognizing his own recipe.» (fieryfoodscentral.com)