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LEASES - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2024
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: |  |  |
Operating cash flows from operating leases | $ (310.7) | $ (365.9) |
Non-cash items: |  |  |
New operating leases | 60.0 | 39.1 |
Operating lease modifications and reassessments | 77.4 | 593.9 |
Increase to operating lease right-of-use asset | 8,166.6 |  | $ 8,089.6
Increase to operating lease liability | $ 7,521.3 |  | $ 7,452.3
Service Life |  |  |
Non-cash items: |  |  |
Increase to operating lease right-of-use asset |  | 515.0 |
Increase to operating lease liability |  | $ 515.0 |

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