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BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) segment | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Number of reportable segments | segment | 3 |
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 |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 369,094 | $ 720,662

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