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Leases - Narrative Information (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, operating and finance leases term	1 year
Lessee, operating and finance leases, optional renewal term	1 year
Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, operating and finance leases term	60 years
Lessee, operating and finance leases, optional renewal term	40 years

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