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Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Contract Liability) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] |  |
Deferred Revenue | $ 377,050 | $ 385,507
Deferred Revenue, Period Decrease Percentage | (2.00%) |

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