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Shareholders' Equity - Additional Information (Details) - Prospectus Supplement - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Jun. 28, 2021
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Maximum common stock value authorized under prospectus supplement |  |  | $ 300
Shares sold (in shares) | 0 | 0 |

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