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Leases Leases Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Assets: |  |
Operating | $ 462,767 | $ 521,764
Finance | 49,237 | 25,962
Total leased assets | 512,004 | 547,726
Current |  |
Operating | 44,631 | 42,039
Finance | 5,430 | 2,314
Non-current |  |
Operating | 474,507 | 516,979
Finance | 47,209 | 25,788
Total lease liabilities | $ 571,777 | $ 587,120

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