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Leases - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Increase in operating lease assets | $ 8.3 | $ 18.4
Increase in operating lease liabilities | $ 8.5 | $ 21.7
Maximum |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Remaining lease term of operating leases | 10 years | 10 years
Lease renewal term of operating leases | 5 years | 5 years

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