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Stock-Based Compensation - Overview (Details) - Common Shares - shares | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Long-Term Incentive Plans |  |  |
Stock-based compensation, overview |  |  |
Shares reserved (in shares) | 13,035,000 |  |
Non-Employee Directors' Plan |  |  |
Stock-based compensation, overview |  |  |
Shares reserved (in shares) | 480,000 |  |
Shares issued (in shares) | 20,000 | 36,000 | 22,000

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