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Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments - Balance Sheet Hedging Instruments (Details) - Foreign currency debt - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments |  |
Carrying value of non-derivative instrument designated as hedging instrument | $ (224,874) | $ 320,152
Current portion of debt |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |
Carrying value of non-derivative instrument designated as hedging instrument | (75,697) | 38,168
Long-term debt |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |
Carrying value of non-derivative instrument designated as hedging instrument | $ (149,177) | $ 281,984

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