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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Gain Loss On Derivative Cash Flow Hedges Recognized In OCI) (Detail) - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 27, 2016 | Mar. 29, 2015
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Line Items] |  |
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI, before tax | $ (12,715) | $ 32,548
Foreign Currency Contracts [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Line Items] |  |
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI, before tax | (12,523) | 32,668
Commodity Contract [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Line Items] |  |
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI, before tax | $ (192) | $ (120)

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