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DEBT (Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt) (Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
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Short-term Debt [Line Items] |  |
1.55% senior notes due 2026 | $ 0.0 | $ 500.0
Short term debt issuance costs | (0.5) | (0.1)
Notes Payable | 0.4 | 0.4
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt | 499.9 | 1,000.3
Current Portion of Long-term Debt |  |
Short-term Debt [Line Items] |  |
1.55% senior notes due 2026 | 500.0 | 0.0
3.60% senior notes due 2025 | $ 0.0 | $ 1,000.0

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