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Supplemental Data (Summary of Accounts Receivable, Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Supplemental Data (Millions of dollars) [Abstract] |  |
From customers | $ 2,155 | $ 2,092
Other | 189 | 170
Less allowance for doubtful accounts and sales discounts | (64) | (55)
Total | $ 2,280 | $ 2,207

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