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REVENUE - Schedule of Contract Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Contract Liabilities |  |
Beginning balance | $ 145,493 | $ 162,068
Revenue recognized, included in beginning balance | (39,531) | (80,055)
Additions, net of revenue recognized during period, and other | 59,379 | 93,308
Ending balance | $ 165,341 | $ 175,321

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