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Derivatives Narrative (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2023 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 EUR (€)
Foreign Currency Forward & Foreign Currency Option Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 192.3		$ 179.9
Currency Swap [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	216.6	€ 200.0	$ 213.9	€ 200.0
Interest Rate Swaps Through Q3 2027 | Debt [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	700.0
Interest Rate Swap Q3 2027 Through Q4 2029 | Debt [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 200.0

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