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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Accounting for Derivative Financial Investments and Hedging Activities and Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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