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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jan. 01, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Common stock, share repurchase, dollar amount |  | $ 651 | $ 650 | $ 523 | $ 527 | $ 500 | $ 668 |  |
Common stock, share repurchase, dollar amount |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1,801 | $ 1,676
Remaining common stock available for purchase under share repurchase authorizations |  | 25.6 |  |  |  |  |  | 25.6 |
Forecast |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Inflation Reduction Act, Excise Tax on Share Repurchases | 1.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Share Repurchase Program |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stock acquired under share repurchase program, shares |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 30.2 | 32.2
Common stock, share repurchase, dollar amount |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1,800 | $ 1,700

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