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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

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Amount of accelerated depreciation charged against earnings associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring plan.

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- Definition

Amount of variable lease cost, excluded from lease liability, recognized when obligation for payment is incurred for finance and operating leases.

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LEASES - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
LEASES - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) ft²	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Additional amortization expense	$ 70	$ 0
Variable lease costs	637	$ 601	$ 900
Facilities
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Accrual for future anticipated variable lease costs	900		900
2019 Restructuring Initiative
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Accrual for future anticipated variable lease costs	2,465		3,101
2019 Restructuring Initiative \| Facilities
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Additional amortization expense	100		3,700
Accrual for future anticipated variable lease costs	$ 953		$ 991
North Dallas, Texas
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Square feet under lease \| ft²	107,800