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Stock-Based Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans (Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Stock-Based Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract] |  |  |
Stock-based compensation | $ 99,821 | $ 178,703 | $ 84,463
Stock-based compensation, net of income taxes | 84,928 | 159,972 | 69,904
Total capitalized stock-based compensation included in leasehold improvements, property and equipment, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets | 1,791 | 2,311 | 1,837
Excess tax benefit on stock-based compensation recognized in provision for income taxes on the condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income | $ 24,689 | $ 47,958 | $ 49,690

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