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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract] |  |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | $ 19 | $ 180
Changes in fair value of open derivatives | 2 |
Cumulative changes in the fair value of derivatives | $ 0 |

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