LEASES - Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow and Other Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash outflows from operating leases	$ 466,044	$ 456,382
Operating cash outflows from finance leases	4,318	3,817
Financing cash outflows from finance leases	15,038	14,309
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities
Operating leases	65	3,072
Finance leases	$ 0	$ 186,197

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ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities.

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Amount of interest paid on finance lease liability.

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Amount of cash outflow for principal payment on finance lease.

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Amount of cash outflow from operating lease, excluding payments to bring another asset to condition and location necessary for its intended use.

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Amount of increase in right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for finance lease liability.

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