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Leases (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) item | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract] |  |  |
Rental expense |  | $ 297,568 |
Operating lease payments related to options to extend lease terms | $ 2,117,481 |  |
Operating minimum lease payments | 184,358 |  |
Future sublease income | $ 14,735 |  |
Number of sale leaseback transactions | item | 6 |  |
Total deemed landlord financing | $ 1,845 |  | $ 2,131

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