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EQUITY AND REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) |  | 6 Months Ended |  |
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Aug. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Nov. 30, 2021 | Jul. 24, 2020
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Additional authorized repurchase amount |  |  | $ 750,000,000 |
Authorized repurchase amount |  | $ 1,250,000,000 |  |
Share repurchase authorization |  | 114,100,000 |  |
Redeemable non-controlling interest, redemption feature, period | 3 years |  |  |
ATM Equity Offering |  |  |  |
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Sale of stock, maximum aggregate gross sales price |  |  |  | $ 400,000,000
Proceeds from issuance of stock |  | $ 0 |  |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) |  |  |  |
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of shares repurchased |  | 56,823 |  |
Average purchase price per share (in dollars per share) |  | $ 296.96 |  |
Amount related to tax withholdings associated with vesting of RSUs |  | $ 16,900,000 |  |

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