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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 29, 2018 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Increase in lease obligations | $ 55.2

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