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BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) segment	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments | segment	3
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 529,134	$ 720,662
Increase in allowable interest deduction, COVID-19		179,400
Deferred payment of certain employment taxes, COVID-19		$ 29,300
Refundable payroll tax credit, COVID-19	$ 12,400

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