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Long-Term Debt - Interest Coverage Ratio & Leverage Ratio (Details) - 2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Interest coverage ratio | 3.0
Leverage ratio | 3.25
Leverage ratio temporary increase | 3.5

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