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Stock-Based Compensation (Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract] |  |  |
Stock-based compensation | $ 92,062 | $ 69,947 | $ 66,396
Stock-based compensation, net of income taxes | 73,866 | 51,544 | 40,370
Total capitalized stock-based compensation included in net leasehold improvements, property and equipment on the consolidated balance sheets | 666 | 783 | 1,141
Excess tax benefit (deficit) on stock-based compensation recognized in provision for income taxes | $ 16,203 | $ (6,162) | $ 448

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