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Equity Distribution Program (Details) - Equity Distribution Program - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 27, 2019
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |
Equity distribution program, maximum amount authorized |  | $ 500,000,000.0
Sales of common stock under the equity distribution program | $ 0 |

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