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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) lawsuit | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Restricted cash | $ 21,000 | $ 0 | $ 3,000
Securities Litigation |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of lawsuits | lawsuit | 3 |  |
Estimated litigation liability | $ 21,000 |  |
Restricted cash | $ 21,000 |  |
Federal Derivative Litigation |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of lawsuits | lawsuit | 3 |  |
Payment of litigation fees | $ 630 |  |

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