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Property and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] |  |  |
Property, software and equipment depreciation, amortization expense | $ 504.0 | $ 527.8 | $ 502.6
Capitalization of stock-based compensation | 81.8 | 32.3 | $ 35.0
Disposal of property plant and equipment | 174.3 | 210.2 |
Write off of internal-use software | $ 13.8 | $ 9.1 |

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- Definition Amount of divestiture of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. + References No definition available. + Details
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