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INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |  |
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions | $ 19,200 |  |
Tax benefit related to earnings from foreign subsidiaries | 2,000 |  |
Unrecognized tax benefits and related interest and penalties, all of which would affect our effective tax rate if recognized | $ 20,100 |  |
Unrecognized tax benefits estimated impact on effective tax rate if recognized in current year (percent) | 4.90% |  |
Expected decrease in unrecognized tax benefits in next twelve months due to lapsing statutes | $ 1,200 |  |
Interest and penalties recognized | 700 | $ 600 | $ 900
Interest and penalties accrued | 3,200 | 3,900 |
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards tax effect | 67,816 | 64,434 |
Valuation allowance against deferred tax asset | 62,183 | 56,808 |
Foreign operating loss carryforwards |  |  |
Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |  |
Valuation allowance against deferred tax asset | $ 62,200 | $ 56,800 |

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