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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
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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