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Leases (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) item | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract] |  |
Operating lease payments related to options to extend lease terms | $ 2,127,446 |
Operating minimum lease payments | 105,000 |
Future sublease income | $ 9,514 |
Number of sale leaseback transactions | item | 6 |
Minimum sublease rentals |  | $ 11,790
Minimum cash lease payments |  | 90,484
Total deemed landlord financing |  | $ 2,390

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