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Basis of Presentation Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018
Business Acquisitions [Abstract] |  |
Payments for business acquisitions | $ (163,724) | $ 0

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