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Shareholders' Equity (Stock Repurchase Program) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Oct. 26, 2013
Stock Repurchase Program [Roll Forward] |
Cumulative shares repurchased, beginning balance | 3,868
Repurchase of common stock under the stock repurchase program | 84
Cumulative shares repurchased, ending balance | 3,952
Cumulative weighted-average price per share, beginning balance | $ 20.40
Weighted Average Price Per Share Of Stock Repurchased In Period | $ 23.65
Cumulative weighted-average price per share, ending balance | $ 20.47
Cumulative amount repurchased, beginning balance | $ 78,906
Repurchase of common stock under the stock repurchase program, amount | 2,000
Cumulative amount repurchased, ending balance | $ 80,906

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