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Acquisitions (Summary of Acquisitions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid, net of cash acquired	$ 1,741.9	$ 92.3
2021 Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid, net of cash acquired	$ 1,741.9

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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase.

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