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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) | Jun. 30, 2022 | May 31, 2021
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6.50% Senior Notes |  |
Debt instrument contractual rate (percent) |  | 6.50%
4.50% Senior Notes |  |
Debt instrument contractual rate (percent) | 4.50% |

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