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Restructuring and Acquisition-Related Costs - Business Combinations, Separately Recognized Transactions Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Acquisition-Related Costs | $ 0.4 | $ 0.0 | $ 1.8
Integration Expenses | 5.8 | 8.8 | 16.2
Total acquisition-related charges | 6.2 | 8.8 | 18.0
Restructuring and acquisition-related costs | $ 49.4 | $ 67.2 | $ 57.8

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