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Income Taxes - Components Of Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
United States | $ 203,225 | $ 203,078 | $ 162,763
Canada | 48,326 | 53,779 | 50,019
Other Foreign | 76,591 | 153,454 | (11,805)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes | $ 328,142 | $ 410,311 | $ 200,977

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