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ACCRUED AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Payables And Accruals [Line Items] |  |
Milestone payment accrual, included in other accrued liabilities | $ 401 | $ 342
Collaborative Arrangement, December 2019 License Agreement, Milestone Obligation, MIEBO | Novaliq GmbH |  |
Payables And Accruals [Line Items] |  |
Milestone payment accrual, included in other accrued liabilities | $ 45 |

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