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Retirement Plans - Discount Rate - Narrative (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Change in defined benefit plan discount rate (as a percent) | 0.67% |
Defined Benefit Pension Plan |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Discount rate (as a percent) | 5.69% | 5.02%

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