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2. Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) | [1],[2]
Forward foreign exchange contract to sell foreign currency [Member] |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 274.5
Loss on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments not Designated as Hedging Instruments | 0.1
Forward foreign exchange contract to purchase foreign currency [Member] |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 203.5
Loss on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments not Designated as Hedging Instruments | $ (0.3)
[1] | Forward foreign exchange contracts in a liability position are included in other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
[2] | Forward foreign exchange contracts in an asset position are included in other current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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