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Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 27, 2019 USD ($) $ / shares
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Loss contingency accrual, period increase | $ 36
Loss contingency accrual, period increase, after-tax | $ 29
Loss contingency accrual, period increase, per diluted share | $ / shares | $ 0.04

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