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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, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Interest Coverage Ratio | 3.0
Leverage Ratio | 3.25

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