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Note 17 - Subsequent Events (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |  |  | 3 Months Ended |
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May 01, 2021 | Apr. 01, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Initial Price, Shares (in shares) |  |  | 263,474 |
The 5.800% Senior Note [Member] |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage |  |  | 5.80% | 5.80%
Subsequent Event [Member] | The 5.800% Senior Note [Member] |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 5.80% |  |  |
Repayments of Debt | $ 450 |  |  |
Repayments of Debt, Paid With Borrowings | $ 250 |  |  |
Additional ASR Agreement With Citibank, N.A. [Member] |  |  |  |
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount |  |  | $ 125 |
Additional ASR Agreement With Citibank, N.A. [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] |  |  |  |
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Initial Price, Shares (in shares) |  | 565,963 |  |
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Initial Price Paid Per Share (in dollars per share) |  | $ 176.69 |  |
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Purchase Price |  | $ 100 |  |

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