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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards that are not subject to expiration dates.

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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards that are subject to expiration dates.

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Amount of operating loss carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.

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The amount of the tax credit carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.

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Amount of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries intended to be permanently reinvested outside the country of domicile.

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The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.

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INCOME TAX - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
INCOME TAX - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Income tax expense (benefit) allocated to noncontrolling interest	$ 9.8	$ 6.8	$ 8.5
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiary	30.5
Unrecognized that would impact effective tax rate	29.8
Foreign
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	129.2
Operating loss carryforwards not subject to expiration	0.7
Domestic
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration	22.4
Tax credit carryforwards	$ 48.2