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Leases Lease Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Leases [Abstract] |  |  |
Operating Lease, Expense | $ 39,190 | $ 38,900 | $ 36,900
Lessee Operating Lease Lease Not Yet Commenced Total Contract Value | 23,300 |  |
Amortization of Operating Lease Right-of-Use Asset | 31,100 |  |
Change in lease liability cash flow | 30,100 |  |
Operating Lease, Payments | 33,500 |  |
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability | $ 25,700 |  |

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- Definition The non-cash change related to the amortization of the operating lease right-of-use asset included in Accruals and other on the Cash Flow Statement. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in the lease liability include in Accruals and other in the Statement of Cash Flows. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The value of the lessee's operating lease that has not yet commenced. + References No definition available. + Details
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