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Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions |  |  | 9 Months Ended
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Nov. 04, 2021 | Oct. 12, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Proceeds from sale of parent interest in noncontrolling interests |  |  | $ 125 | $ 0
Subsequent Event | Freight Holding | Forecast |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Proceeds from sale of parent interest in noncontrolling interests | $ 550 |  |  |
Subsequent Event | The Drizly Group |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Shares issued for acquisition |  | 18.9 |  |

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