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Revenue Recognition (Up-Front Customer Loyalty Programs) (Details) - Up front customer loyalty programs - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |
Capitalized customer acquisition costs | $ 154.8 | $ 154.8 | $ 158.3
Recognized as a reduction of revenue | $ 12.1 | $ 37.3 |

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