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SEGMENT INFORMATION Table 3 - Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net, by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Areas |  |
Long-lived assets | $ 4,118,979 | $ 3,774,802
United States |  |
Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Areas |  |
Long-lived assets | 4,000,647 | 3,688,631
Foreign |  |
Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Areas |  |
Long-lived assets | $ 118,332 | $ 86,171

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