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LEASES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Operating lease expiration date |  | 2036 |  |
Rent expense |  | $ 74 | $ 76 | $ 76
Sublease income |  | 2 | $ 2 | $ 3
Future lease obligations that have not yet commenced |  | $ 18 |  |
Right-Of-Use-Assets |  |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Impairment charges | $ 20 |  |  |

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