ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Foreign exchange gains (losses)	$ 5.6	$ (5.1)	$ 1.7	$ (5.8)

Foreign Exchange Gains (Losses) From Translation Of Actuarial Losses Prior Service Credit And Transition Obligation

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