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Leases - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Impairment of right-of-use assets	$ 42	$ 0	$ 42	$ 56

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Impairment of right-of-use assets.

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