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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) |  |  | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 29, 2021 | Feb. 10, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Stock repurchased and retired (shares) |  |  | 3,955,400 | 2,094,731
Value of stock repurchased and retired |  |  | $ 782,956,000 | $ 403,962,000
Average cost per share (USD per share) |  |  | $ 198.00 | $ 192.85
Remaining authorized repurchase amount (up to) |  |  | $ 901,000,000.0 |
Authorized amount of Accelerated Share Repurchase Program |  | $ 500,000,000 |  |
Up-front payment for Accelerated Share Repurchase Program |  | $ 500,000,000 |  |
Total stock delivered under Accelerated Share Repurchase Program to date (shares) |  |  | 2,491,161 |
Average price per share of stock delivered under Accelerated Share Repurchase Program to date (USD per share) |  |  | $ 200.71 |
Subsequent Event |  |  |  |
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Dividends declared (USD per share) | $ 0.195 |  |  |

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