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Acquisitions - Acquisition-Related Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Total acquisition-related costs | $ 73 | $ 10 | $ 39
Hunter |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Total acquisition-related costs | 23 | 0 | 0
Adbri |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Total acquisition-related costs | 23 | 0 | 0
Barrette |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Total acquisition-related costs | 0 | 0 | 27
Other acquisitions |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Total acquisition-related costs | $ 27 | $ 10 | $ 12

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