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Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) shares in Millions | Mar. 01, 2019 shares
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Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Shares of common stock owned (in shares) | 123

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