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Other (Income) Expense, Net - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Component of Other Income / Expense of Nonoperating [Line Items] |  |  |
Interest paid | $ 1,100.0 | $ 937.0 | $ 779.0
Zetia antitrust litigation |  |  |
Component of Other Income / Expense of Nonoperating [Line Items] |  |  |
Loss related to settlement litigation | $ 572.5 |  |

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