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INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | $ 335 | $ 248
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries | 544 | $ 530
Liability for tax uncertainties | $ 5 |

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