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INCENTIVE PLANS - Schedule of Impact of LFI and Other Similar Deferred Compensation Arrangements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Amortization and the impact of forfeitures	$ 35,699	$ 34,528
Change in the fair value of underlying investments	9,373	16,453
Total	45,072	$ 50,981
Prepaid compensation asset	$ 122,235		$ 115,972

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Amortization of awarded grants, net of forfeitures.

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Balance represents the fair value of the compensation award, adjusted for amounts granted, amortization, forfeited, translation and other adjustments.

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Amount of expense recognized from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments), awarded to key employees or individuals. Excludes amount related to plans that cover generally all employees (for example, but not limited to, qualified pension plans).

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