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Discontinued Operations - Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations (Details) - Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Depreciation and amortization | $ 139 | $ 416
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (PP&E) | $ 77 | $ 163

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