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EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Equity Accounted Income - Narrative [Abstract] |  |
Investment Accounted For Using Equity Method, Additions, Net Of Disposals | $ 4,013 | $ 2,568

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