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Amount of financial support committed by investment company to investee that is contractually required.

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Remaining lease term of operating lease, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Letters of credit outstanding, amount	$ 46
Letters of credit outstanding, amount, year one	46
Delayed Draw Loan Commitments
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Total commitments	1,229	$ 1,273
Letter of Credit
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Total commitments	$ 366
Minimum
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Remaining lease term (in years)	1 year
Maximum
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Remaining lease term (in years)	4 years