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Supplementary Information for Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Other Non-current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |
Deferred and long-term compensation plan liabilities | $ 100 | $ 98
Contingent and deferred consideration on acquisitions | 11 | 8
Liabilities for uncertain tax positions | 42 | 75
Deferred tax liabilities | 38 | 45
Finance leases | 0 | 2
Other non-current liabilities | 64 | 71
Total other non-current liabilities | $ 255 | $ 299

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