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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Foreign currency translation adjustment, other comprehensive income (loss) | $ 2.3 | $ (0.8) | $ 15.1 | $ 3.8

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