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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 Hedges [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, notional amount | $ 2,930 | $ 2,898
Foreign Exchange Contract, Maturity 2024 |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, notional amount | 0 | 1,878
Foreign Exchange Contract, Maturity 2025 |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, notional amount | 2,010 | 1,020
Foreign Exchange Option [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, notional amount | 0 | 45
Foreign Exchange Contract, Maturity 2026 |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, notional amount | $ 920 | $ 0

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