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Other, Net (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021
Other Expenses [Abstract] |  |
Estimated future obligation under a performance guarantee | $ (96) | $ 0
Satisfaction of future obligation under performance guarantee | 35 |
Reduction in estimated exposure of future obligation under performance guarantee | 61 |
Ukraine charitable pledge | 20 | 0
Severance and other non-income tax refunds | $ 3 | $ 36

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