REVENUE RECOGNITION - Narrative (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Performance obligation in previous period (as percent)	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%

Contract with Customer, Prior Period Performance Obligation of Global Consolidated Revenue, Percentage

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