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Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) plan | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) Agreement | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) Agreement
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] |  |  |
Number of defined contribution plans maintained by the company | 4 | 4 | 4
Defined contribution retirement plan cost | $ 36.9 | $ 31.2 | $ 27.6

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