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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Effects of Interest Rate Swap on Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2024
Currency Swap |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Other comprehensive income (loss), Cross Currency Swaps | $ 7.0 | $ 17.0

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