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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) $ in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Mar. 15, 2023 USD ($) | Mar. 15, 2023 CAD ($) | Feb. 17, 2023 USD ($)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net |  | $ (2) |  |  |  |  |
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Interest Rate Swap Maturing in February 2025 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 400
Derivative, Average Fixed Interest Rate |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4.63%
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Interest Rate Swap Maturing in February 2026 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 300
Derivative, Average Fixed Interest Rate |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4.23%
Forward Contracts |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount |  |  |  |  | $ 1,200 | $ 1,600 |
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related |  | 0 | $ 49 | $ 0 |  |  |
Proceeds from settlement of foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related |  | $ 0 | $ 49 | $ 0 |  |  |
Forward starting interest rate swaps |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Settlement of derivative instruments, net | $ 13 |  |  |  |  |  |

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