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Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Average maturity of marketable securities, months | 8 months | 10 months
Strategic Investments |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Strategic investment portfolio | $ 846.0 | $ 1,110.3

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