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Derivatives Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Mar. 09, 2020
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Foreign Currency Forward & Foreign Currency Option Contracts [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 171.3 | $ 178.2 |
Currency Swap [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 234.6 | $ 244.2 |
Fair value asset at date of dedesignation |  |  | $ 9.8
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Debt [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item, Through May 2021 | 900.0 |  |
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item, Through May 2022 | 750.0 |  |
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item, Through May 2023 | 600.0 |  |
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item, Through May 2024 | $ 500.0 |  |

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