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Derivative Financial Instruments (Notional Value Of Outstanding Cash Flow Hedge Contracts By Year Of Maturity And Net Unrealized (Loss) Gain Included In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - Cash Flow Hedging - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Foreign Exchange Contract |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 2,923 | $ 2,898
Foreign Exchange Contract, Maturity 2024 |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 603 | 1,878
Foreign Exchange Contract, Maturity 2025 |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 1,725 | 1,020
Foreign Exchange Option |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 25 | 45
Foreign Exchange Contract, Maturity 2026 |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 595 | $ 0

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