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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
5.50% Senior Notes due 2023 [Member] |  |  |
Repayments of Senior Debt | $ (58.6) | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0

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