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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Defined contribution match |  | 6.00% | 4.00% | 4.00%
Discretionary profit-sharing contribution |  |  | 2.00% |
Forecast |  |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Defined contribution match | 6.00% |  |  |

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