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Pensions and Post-Employment Benefits - Schedule of Estimated Payments for Pensions and Other Post-Employment Benefits (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Disclosure - Pensions and Post-Employment Benefits - Schedule of Estimated Payments for Pensions and Other Post-Employment Benefits [Abstract] |
2022 | $ 155
2023 | 139
2024 | 140
2025 | 142
2026 – 2031 | $ 850

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