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Significant Accounting Policies - Noncurrent Deferred Tax Assets Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023
Equity [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 53 | $ 49 | $ 54 | $ 50
Tax effect of other comprehensive earnings | (1) | 0 | (2) | (1)
Balance at end of period | $ 52 | $ 49 | $ 52 | $ 49

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