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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS - Narrative (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Research and Development [Abstract] |  |  |
Net R&D expenditures as a percentage of net sales (in percent) | 5.20% | 5.10% | 5.50%

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