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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Percentage of net sales over time | 10.00% |
Unbilled contracts receivable | $ 55,078 | $ 35,252
Advance Customer Payments |  |
Contract with customer liability | 60,312 | 78,756
Billings in Excess of Revenue Recognized |  |
Contract with customer liability | $ 58,971 | $ 34,771

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