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REVENUE - Schedule of Contract Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2018
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Contract Assets |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 1,236,779 | $ 1,035,939 | $ 1,195,145
Ending balance | 1,169,518 | 1,236,779 | 1,035,939
Contract Liabilities |  |  |
Beginning balance | 188,604 | 211,582 | 184,000
Ending balance | $ 212,286 | $ 188,604 | $ 211,582

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