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SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Feb. 21, 2023
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Foreign currency loss | $ 9 | $ 117 |
February 2023 Stock Repurchase Program |  |  |
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Aggregate consideration amount of repurchase program |  |  | $ 900
August 30, 2020 Board Authorized Repurchase Program |  |  |
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Foreign currency loss |  | $ 56 |

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