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Income Taxes - Tax Loss Carryforwards (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
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Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |
2026 | $ 2
2027 | 13
2028 | 29
Thereafter | 131
Without due dates | 80
Total | $ 255

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