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Debt (Details Numeric 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 9 Months Ended |  |
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Feb. 03, 2020 | Sep. 03, 2021 | Aug. 28, 2020 | Nov. 27, 2020 | Jan. 21, 2015
Debt Instrument |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from issuance of debt |  | $ 0 | $ 3,144 |  |
Outstanding Notes |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument |  |  |  |  |
Repurchase notes at price of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest |  | 101.00% |  |  |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Fair Value, Nonrecurring | Outstanding Notes |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument |  |  |  |  |
Outstanding Debt, Fair Value Disclosure |  | $ 4,360 |  |  |
Notes 2023 |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 500 | $ 500 |  | $ 500 |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage |  | 1.92% |  |  |
Notes 1.90% 2025 |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 500 | $ 500 |  | 500 |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage |  | 2.07% |  |  |
Notes 3.25% 2025 |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount |  | $ 1,000 |  | 1,000 | $ 1,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage |  | 3.67% |  |  |
Notes 2027 |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 850 | $ 850 |  | 850 |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage |  | 2.26% |  |  |
Notes 2030 |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 1,300 | $ 1,300 |  | $ 1,300 |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage |  | 2.69% |  |  |
Notes 2023, 1.90% 2025, 2027, and 2030 |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from issuance of debt | $ 3,140 |  |  |  |

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