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401(k) Profit Sharing, Deferred Compensation and Long-term Incentive Plans - SERP (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]
Compensation expense	$ 1.1	$ 1.4	$ 1.2
Total discretionary contribution	$ 1.0	$ 0.9	$ 0.9
Guaranteed annual return	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%

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The compensation expense recognized during the period pertaining to the deferred compensation arrangement.

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