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OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), NET - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021
Schedule Of Other Income And Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Milestone achievement, included in net (loss) gain on sale of assets | $ 0 | $ (21) | $ 3 | $ 2
Amoun | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations |  |  |  |
Schedule Of Other Income And Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets classified as held for sale |  | $ 26 |  |
Milestone Payment Related To Certain Product |  |  |  |
Schedule Of Other Income And Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Milestone achievement, included in net (loss) gain on sale of assets |  |  |  | $ 25

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