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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2021
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract] |  |
Changes in fair value of open derivatives | $ (1) | $ (3)
Cumulative changes in the fair value of derivatives | $ (3) | $ (3)

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- Definition Other comprehensive income (loss), cumulative change in net gain (loss) from cash flow hedges, tax. + References No definition available. + Details
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