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Stock Based Compensation and Other Incentive Compensation - Long Term Cash Awards (LTCAs) (Details) - Long-Term Cash Awards (LTCAs) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Incentive compensation arrangement, by award, grants in period | shares | 7.8
Incentive compensation arrangement, cost not yet recognized, amount | $ | $ 5.4
Incentive compensation arrangement, cost not yet recognized, period for recognition | 2 years

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