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<link:definition>1025 - Disclosure - SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION</link:definition>
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<link:definition>1026 - Disclosure - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS</link:definition>
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<link:definition>1032 - Disclosure - SEGMENT INFORMATION</link:definition>
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<link:definition>1038 - Disclosure - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)</link:definition>
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<link:definition>1043 - Disclosure - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Tables)</link:definition>
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<link:definition>1049 - Disclosure - LONG-TERM DEBT, NET (Tables)</link:definition>
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<link:definition>1050 - Disclosure - LEASES (Tables)</link:definition>
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<link:definition>1051 - Disclosure - INCOME TAXES (Tables)</link:definition>
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