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DEBT - Narrative 3 - Term Loan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |  |
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Sep. 16, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 15, 2020 | Apr. 21, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss on extinguishment of debt |  | $ 0 | $ 137,904 | $ 0 | $ 141,746 |  |
Early Repayment Premiums |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | $ 97,600 |  |  |  |  |  |
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs, Unamortized Discount, and Commitment Fee |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | $ 40,300 |  |  |  |  |  |
Unsecured Term Loan Credit Agreement [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maximum borrowing capacity |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 750,000
The Term Loan, Initial Loan |  |  |  |  |  | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000
Long-term debt, term |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 years

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