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Financing Arrangements (Summary of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt, including current maturities | $ 5,357 | $ 4,699
Other, net | (15) | (22)
Less current maturities | 298 | 559
Total long-term debt | 5,059 | 4,140
Senior Note - 0.63%, maturing 2020 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt, including current maturities | $ 0 | 561
Stated interest rate | 0.63% |
Senior Note - 4.85%, maturing 2021 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt, including current maturities | $ 300 | 300
Stated interest rate | 4.85% |
Senior Note - 4.70%, maturing 2022 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt, including current maturities | $ 300 | 300
Stated interest rate | 4.70% |
Senior Note - 3.70%, maturing 2023 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt, including current maturities | $ 250 | 250
Stated interest rate | 3.70% |
Senior Note - 4.00%, maturing 2024 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt, including current maturities | $ 300 | 300
Stated interest rate | 4.00% |
Senior Note - 3.70%, maturing 2025 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt, including current maturities | $ 350 | 350
Stated interest rate | 3.70% |
Senior Note - 1.25% Maturing 2026 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt, including current maturities | $ 606 | 556
Stated interest rate | 1.25% |
Senior Note - 1.10% Maturing 2027 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt, including current maturities | $ 727 | 667
Stated interest rate | 1.10% |
Senior Note - 0.50% Maturing 2028 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt, including current maturities | $ 607 | 0
Stated interest rate | 0.50% |
Senior Note - 4.75%, maturing 2029 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt, including current maturities | $ 693 | 692
Stated interest rate | 4.75% |
Senior Note - 5.15%, maturing 2043 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt, including current maturities | $ 249 | 249
Stated interest rate | 5.15% |
Senior Note - 4.50%, maturing 2046 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt, including current maturities | $ 497 | 496
Stated interest rate | 4.50% |
Senior Note - 4.60%, maturing 2050 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt, including current maturities | $ 493 | $ 0
Stated interest rate | 4.60% |

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