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Acquisitions and Divestitures - Divestitures (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Divestitures
Proceeds from divestitures of businesses and other assets, net of cash divested	$ 158	$ 78	$ 27
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Divestitures
Proceeds from divestitures of businesses and other assets, net of cash divested	$ 158	$ 78	$ 27

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