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Borrowings - Schedule of Outstanding Borrowings (Parenthetical) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 09, 2021	Nov. 25, 2019	Jun. 18, 2018	Jun. 21, 2010	Nov. 17, 2006
Outstanding Borrowings
Weighted-average effective interest rate (as a percent)	3.90%
4.250% Notes Due 2023
Outstanding Borrowings
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.25%	4.25%				4.25%
2.850% Notes Due 2025
Outstanding Borrowings
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	2.85%	2.85%			2.85%
1.350% Notes Due 2026
Outstanding Borrowings
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	1.35%	1.35%	1.35%
2.750% Notes Due 2031
Outstanding Borrowings
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	2.75%	2.75%		2.75%
6.200% Notes Due 2036
Outstanding Borrowings
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	6.20%	6.20%						6.20%
6.200% Notes Due 2040
Outstanding Borrowings
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	6.20%	6.20%					6.20%

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