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Derivatives - Notional Amounts of Foreign Currency Forward Contracts (Parenthetical) (Details) - Other Currencies - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Designated as hedges
Derivative [Line Items]
Maximum individual currency exposure within various other currencies	$ 25	$ 25
Not designated as hedges
Derivative [Line Items]
Maximum individual currency exposure within various other currencies	$ 25	$ 25

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