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LEASES (Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract] |  |  |
Operating lease cost | $ 353 | $ 345 | $ 321
Leases: |  |  |
Amortization of leased assets | 2 | 2 | 2
Interest on lease liabilities | 0 | 1 | 2
Net lease cost | 355 | 348 | 325
Short-term leases and variable lease costs | $ 161 | $ 160 | $ 140

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