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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] |  |
Changes in fair value of open derivatives | $ (13,000,000) | $ (15,000,000)
Cumulative changes in the fair value of derivatives | $ 0 | $ 6,000,000

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