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Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - EBP 002 - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
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EBP, Investment, Fair Value and NAV [Line Items] |  |
Investments, at fair value | $ 9,493,205 | $ 8,137,170
NAV | Common/Collective trusts |  |
EBP, Investment, Fair Value and NAV [Line Items] |  |
Investments, at fair value | 2,372,859 | 2,798,345
NAV | Common/Collective trusts | EBP, Reclassification, Other |  |
EBP, Investment, Fair Value and NAV [Line Items] |  |
Investments, at fair value | (830,000) |
Level 2 |  |
EBP, Investment, Fair Value and NAV [Line Items] |  |
Investments, at fair value | 3,137,441 | 1,943,779
Level 2 | Common/Collective trusts |  |
EBP, Investment, Fair Value and NAV [Line Items] |  |
Investments, at fair value | 2,420,759 | $ 1,344,724
Level 2 | Common/Collective trusts | EBP, Reclassification, Other |  |
EBP, Investment, Fair Value and NAV [Line Items] |  |
Investments, at fair value | $ 830,000 |

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