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Significant Accounting Policies - Noncurrent Deferred Tax Assets Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 41 | $ 54
Tax effect of other comprehensive earnings | (1) | (1)
Balance at end of period | $ 40 | $ 53

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