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Financing Activities (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity | $ 850
Secured Debt |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 7.125%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 500
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs | $ 6
Senior Note 2033 | Senior Notes |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 6.00%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 400
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs | $ 4
Senior 2023 Note | Senior Notes |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 4.70%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 400

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