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Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2021 USD ($) Hedge | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Number of hedges terminated | Hedge | 3 |
Number of previously unfloored hedges amended | Hedge | 2 |
Interest rate floor basis points | 0.50% |
Derivative losses included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss to be reclassified into earnings over next twelve months | $ |  | $ 2
Term Loan |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Repayment of principal | $ | $ 556 |

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