STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions	May 28, 2023	Jun. 22, 2022
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Share repurchase program, authorized amount		$ 1,000,000,000
Stock repurchase program, cumulative shares repurchased (in shares)	207.7
Stock repurchase program, cumulative shares retired (in shares)	196.4

Stock repurchase program cumulative shares repurchased.

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