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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND DERIVATIVES - HEDGES OF NET INVESTMENTS IN FOREIGN OPERATIONS - GAINS AND LOSSES RECORDED IN AOCI IN THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Details) - Designated as Hedging Instrument - Net Investment Hedging - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Recognized in Income (Expense) | $ 30.1 | $ 19.6 | $ 3.7
Cross currency basis swaps | Interest expense |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Recognized in Income (Expense) | 8.4 | 7.3 |
Cross currency basis swaps | Other expense (income), net |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Recognized in Income (Expense) |  | (3.0) |
Foreign exchange forward contracts | Other expense (income), net |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Recognized in Income (Expense) | $ 21.7 | $ 15.3 | $ 3.7

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