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Stock-based Compensation (Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Grants For The Period) (Details) shares in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 28, 2019 installment shares
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units |
Granted, shares | 89
Number of equal annual installments | installment | 3
Service-Based Restricted Stock Units |
Granted, shares | 1,088
Number of equal annual installments | installment | 3
TSR Units |
Granted, shares | 89

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