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Leases and commitments - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Optional extension or renewal term (up to) | 5 years
Optional termination period | 1 year
Standby letters of credit and surety bonds outstanding | $ 258
Deposits and collateralized assets | $ 12
Minimum |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Initial lease terms | 1 year
Maximum |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Initial lease terms | 8 years

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- Definition Lessee, Operating and Finance Lease, Option to Terminate, Termination Period + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Lessee, Operating and Finance Lease, Renewal Term + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Lessee, Operating and Finance Lease, Term of Contract + References No definition available. + Details
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