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Discontinued Operations - Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations (Details) - Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | $ 139 | $ 554 | $ 577
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (PP&E) | $ 77 | $ 227 | $ 272

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