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Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 10 Months Ended |
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Feb. 11, 2021 | Oct. 27, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022
Treasury Stock Repurchase Programs [Line Items] |  |  |
Treasury Stock Shares Repurchased |  |  | 249.3
Additional share repurchase amount authorized | $ 705.4 | $ 803.0 |
Remaining common stock available for repurchase | $ 294.6 | 197.0 |
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock |  |  | $ 12,750.0
Share Buyback Program [Member] |  |  |
Treasury Stock Repurchase Programs [Line Items] |  |  |
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount |  | $ 1,000.0 |
Remaining common stock available for repurchase |  |  | $ 858.8

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