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TREASURY STOCK ACTIVITY - NARRATIVE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 30, 2025 | Dec. 04, 2023 | May 31, 2021
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Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount | $ 470 |  |
2021 Share Repurchase Program |  |  |
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount |  |  | $ 500
2023 Share Repurchase Program |  |  |
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount |  | $ 500 |

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