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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	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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Change in fair value of derivative.

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Other comprehensive income (loss), cumulative change in net gain (loss) from cash flow hedges, tax.

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