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Long-lived Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Value added tax, vendor financing arrangement | $ 5.1 | $ 6.7
Vendor financing |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Capital-related vendor financing additions | $ 39.8 | $ 42.3

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