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Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Sale-leaseback transaction, lease term |  | 8 years
Sale leaseback transaction, net proceeds |  | $ 119
Operating lease, lease not yet commenced, amount | $ 28 |
Operating lease, impairment charges | $ 21 |
Minimum |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Operating lease, lease not yet commenced, term of contract | 3 years |
Maximum |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Operating lease, lease not yet commenced, term of contract | 10 years |

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