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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jan. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Jun. 05, 2024
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Accrual for legal matters that are probable and estimable |  | $ 316.0 | $ 326.0 |
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party | $ 42.0 |  |  |
Pre-Judgement Interest |  |  |  | $ 7.0

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