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Schedule III Properties And Accumulated Depreciation - Summary Of Accumulated Depreciation And Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
SEC Schedule III, Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance, beginning of year | $ 7,268,981 | $ 6,210,281 | $ 5,555,221
Additions during period (depreciation and amortization expense) | 1,338,912 | 1,079,497 | 1,042,011
Deductions during period (dispositions and assets held for sale) | (784,208) | (20,797) | (386,951)
Balance, end of year | $ 7,823,685 | $ 7,268,981 | $ 6,210,281

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