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Leases - Schedule of Components of Leases (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Current portion of lease liabilities:
Operating	$ 76	$ 82
Financing	23	28
Total	99	110
Long-term portion of lease liability:
Operating	357	376
Financing	219	236
Total	$ 576	$ 612

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