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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Cash paid during the year |  |  |
Interest—net of interest capitalized | $ 145 | $ 257 | $ 176
Income taxes—net of refunds | 373 | 1,776 | 430
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities: |  |  |
Change in capitalized expenditures in accounts payable and accrued expenses | 15 | 18 | (8)
Change in accrued share repurchases, including accrued excise taxes | 5 | $ (1) | $ (1)
Foreign Tax Authority | Canada Revenue Agency | Tax years, 2006 to 2011 |  |  |
Cash paid during the year |  |  |
Interest—net of interest capitalized | $ 100 |  |

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