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Excludes discontinued operations. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use, Net of Tax Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use, Net of Tax The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use, net of related tax benefits. Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges, Net of Tax Restructuring Charges, Net of Tax Amount of expenses, net of related tax benefits, associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investment Dividends Or Distributions Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investment Dividends Or Distributions This item represents disclosure of the amount of the gain (loss) resulting from dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporation; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investment Dividends or Distributions, Net of Tax Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investment Dividends or Distributions, Net of Tax This item represents disclosure of the amount of the gain (loss), net of tax, resulting from dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporation; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt Extinguishment of Debt, Gain (Loss), Net of Tax Extinguishment of Debt, Gain (Loss), Net of Tax Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal Net of Tax Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal Net of Tax Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal Net of Tax Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both, Tax Effect Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both, Tax Effect Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Consolidated Entities [Domain] L Brands, Inc. [Member] Parent Company [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information [Abstract] Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information [Abstract] Guarantor Subsidiaries Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Eliminations Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current Assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accounts Receivable, Net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Other Other Assets, Current Total Current Assets Assets, Current Property and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Goodwill Trade Names Indefinite-Lived Trade Names Net Investments in and Advances to/from Consolidated Affiliates Net Investments in and Advances to from Consolidated Affiliates Net Investments in and Advances to/from Consolidated Affiliates. Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Other Assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total Assets Assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (DEFICIT) Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current Liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts Payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued Expenses and Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Debt, Current Debt, Current Income Taxes Accrued Income Taxes, Current Total Current Liabilities Liabilities, Current Deferred Income Taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Long-term Debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Other Long-term Liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total Equity (Deficit) Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total Liabilities and Equity (Deficit) Liabilities and Equity Share-based Compensation [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Outstanding as of Beginning of Period, Number of Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Granted, Number of Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Exercised, Number of Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Cancelled, Number of Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Outstanding as of End of Period, Number of Shares Vested and Expected to Vest as of End of Period, Number of Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number Options Exercisable as of End of Period, Number of Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Outstanding as of Beginning of Period, Weighted Average Option Price Per Share Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted, Weighted Average Option Price Per Share Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised, Weighted Average Option Price Per Share Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Cancelled, Weighted Average Option Price Per Share Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding as of End of Period, Weighted Average Option Price Per Share Vested and Expected to Vest as of End of Period, Weighted Average Option Price Per Share Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options Exercisable as of End of Period, Weighted Average Options Price Per Share Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding as of End of Period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Vested and Expected to Vest as of End of Period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Options Exercisable as of End of Period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Outstanding as of End of Support, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Vested and Expected to Vest as of End of Period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Options Exercisable as of End of Period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Dividends, Share-based Compensation, Cash Share-based Compensation Arrangement Special Dividend Shares Adj: Stock Plan Anti-dilution Provision Share-based Compensation Arrangement Special Dividend Shares Adj: Stock Plan Anti-dilution Provision Retirement Benefits [Abstract] Retirement Benefits [Abstract] Retirement Benefits Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits, as of the Beginning of the Fiscal Year Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases in Tax Benefits for Prior Years Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Decreases in Tax Benefits for Prior Years Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Increases in Unrecognized Tax Benefits as a Result of Current Year Activity Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Decreases to Unrecognized Tax Benefits Relating to Settlements with Taxing Authorities Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities Decreases to Unrecognized Tax Benefits as a Result of a Lapse of the Applicable Statute of Limitations Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute 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Per Share [Abstract] Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired Weighted-average Common Shares: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract] Issued Shares Weighted Average Number of Shares Issued, Basic Treasury Shares Weighted Average Number of Shares, Treasury Stock Basic Shares Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of Dilutive Options and Restricted Stock Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Diluted Shares Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Anti-dilutive Options and Awards Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Accounting Policies [Abstract] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Marketable Securities, Equity Securities, Current Marketable Securities, Equity Securities, Current Deferred Rent Credit, Noncurrent Deferred Rent Credit, Noncurrent Maturity of short term investments, maximum, in days Maturity of Short Term Investments, Maximum Maturity of Short Term Investments, Maximum Outstanding Check Carrying Amount Outstanding Check Carrying Amount Carrying amount of outstanding checks included in Accounts Payable as of the balance sheet date. Advertising expense Advertising Expense Unamortized portion of landlord allowances Unamortized Portion Of Landlord Allowances Unamortized portion of landlord allowances Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Acquisition [Abstract] Acquisition [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block] Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Non-cash Charge [Member] Non-cash Charge [Member] Non-cash Charge [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Cost of Goods Sold, Buying and Occupancy [Member] Cost of Goods Sold, Buying and Occupancy [Member] Cost of Goods Sold, Buying and Occupancy [Member] General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses [Member] General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses [Member] General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses [Member] Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Home Office Employees [Member] Home Office Employees [Member] Home Office Employees [Member] Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Tax Benefit on Disposal Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Tax Benefit on Disposal Amount of tax benefit recognized on the sale or disposal of a disposal group. Excludes discontinued operations. Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated Severance Costs Severance Costs Payments for Restructuring Payments for Restructuring Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment Restructuring Reserve Restructuring Reserve Summary of Derivative Instruments [Abstract] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Currency Swap [Member] Currency Swap [Member] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Other Income [Member] Other Income [Member] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives, Net, before Tax Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives, Net, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives Derivative, Notional Amount Derivative, Notional Amount Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Gain (loss) on foreign currency cash flow hedge discontinuance Gain (loss) on foreign currency cash flow hedge discontinuance Gain (loss) on foreign currency cash flow hedge discontinuance Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract] Equity Investments and Other Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Foreign Facilities [Member] Foreign Facilities [Member] Foreign Facilities [Member] Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Capital Expenditures Proceeds from Sale of Other Assets, Investing Activities Proceeds from Sales of Assets, Investing Activities Return of Capital Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital Investment In Equity Affiliates Investment In Equity Affiliates The net cash outflow associated with the investment in an equity affiliate during the period. Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments Other Investing Activities Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs Financing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Repayments of Lines of Credit Repayments of Lines of Credit Payments of Dividends Payments of Dividends Repurchases of Common Stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Net Financing Activities and Advances to/from Consolidated Affiliates Net Financing Activities and Advances to from Consolidated Affiliates Net Financing Activities and Advances to/from Consolidated Affiliates Proceeds From Exercise of Stock Options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effects of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year Repayments of Long-term Debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Proceeds from Lines of Credit Proceeds from Lines of Credit Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Fair Value Measurements 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Hedge Liability at Fair Value Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value Liabilities: Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Abstract] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract] Lease Guarantees Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure Provision for Income Taxes Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of the Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate and the Effective Tax Rate Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Effect of Temporary Differences that Cause Deferred Income Taxes Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Activity Related to Unrecognized Tax Benefits Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Beginning Balance Change in Estimated Fair Value Reported in Earnings Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Period Increase (Decrease) Ending Balance Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Annual activity for the non-qualified plan and year-end liability Annual activity for the non-qualified plan and year-end liability (Text Block) Annual activity for the non-qualified plan and year-end liability Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Software, including software developed for internal use Software and Software Development Costs [Member] Store related assets Store Related Assets [Member] Store Related Assets [Member] Leasehold improvements Leasehold Improvements [Member] Non-store related building and site improvements Building Improvements [Member] Other property and equipment Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment [Member] Buildings Building [Member] Depreciable Life Range Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Debt Security [Axis] Debt Security [Axis] Major Types of Debt Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt Securities [Domain] With Subsidiary Guarantee [Member] With Subsidiary Guarantee [Member] With Subsidiary Guarantee [Member] Without Subsidiary Guarantee [Member] Without Subsidiary Guarantee [Member] Without Subsidiary Guarantee [Member] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Letter of Credit [Member] Letter of Credit [Member] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Revolving Credit Expiring May 2022 [Member] Revolving Credit Expiring May 2022 [Member] Revolving Credit Expiring May 2022 [Member] Foreign Facilities with Parent Guarantee [Member] Foreign Facilities with Parent Guarantee [Member] Foreign Facilities with Parent Guarantee Amendment [Member] Amendment [Member] Amendment Member Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit Arrangements, Gross Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit Arrangements, Gross Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Payments of Debt Restructuring Costs Payments of Debt Restructuring Costs Line of Credit Financial Covenant, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Line of Credit Financial Covenant, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Line of Credit Financial Covenant, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Line of Credit Financial Covenant, Ratio of Consolidated Debt to Consolidated EBITDA Line of Credit Financial Covenant, Ratio of Consolidated Debt to Consolidated EBITDA Line of Credit Financial Covenant, Ratio of Consolidated Debt to Consolidated EBITDA Debt to EBITDA ratio required for unlimited investments and restricted payments Debt to 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Leases [Abstract] Remaining noncancelable lease term, minimum (in years) Remaining noncancelable lease term, minimum Remaining noncancelable lease term, minimum Remaining noncancelable lease term, maximum (in years) Remaining noncancelable lease term, maximum Remaining noncancelable lease term, maximum Leases Rent Expenses Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block] Minimum Rent Commitments Operating Leases Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] American Beauty Limited [Member] American Beauty Limited [Member] American Beauty Limited [Member] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line 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Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Including Goodwill Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Including Goodwill Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments 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