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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Aggregate cost of shares repurchased | $ 2,400 |
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] |  |
Aggregate cost of shares repurchased | 360 | [1]
ASR Agreements [Member] |  |
Aggregate cost of shares repurchased | $ 2,040 |
Accelerated share repurchases, percentage of stock received | 85.00% |
ASR Agreements [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] |  |
Aggregate cost of shares repurchased | $ 360 |
Accelerated share repurchases, percentage of stock received | 15.00% |
[1] | Represents the remaining 15% of the Repurchase Price related to the ASR transactions. See Note 1. Background and Basis of Presentation.

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