Lease effective termination date.

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Leases.

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Operating lease expense after tax.

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Amount of contractual obligation, including but not limited to, long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations, purchase obligations, and other commitments.

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.

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Amount of operating lease expense. Excludes sublease income.

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Leases (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Leases (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Lessor \| New Corporate Office \| Agreement with Lessor to Construct and Lease Corporate Office Property
Leases Disclosure [Line Items]
Amount of financing commitments to fund estimated project costs			$ 465
Leasing arrangement, charge	$ 71
Leasing arrangement, charge after tax	$ 53
Lease effective termination date	2021-04
Power Purchase Arrangement
Leases Disclosure [Line Items]
Rental revenue	$ 34	$ 32
Depreciation expense	$ 27	$ 23