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Debt - Schedule of Fair Value (Details) - Level 2 - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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2022 Notes |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Fair value | $ 440 | $ 687
2030 Notes |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Fair value | $ 1,400 | $ 1,463

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