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Income Taxes - Income (loss) Before Income Taxes and Equity Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings in affiliates |  |  |
United States | $ 205,360 | $ 161,856 | $ 96,428
Foreign | 24,460 | 30,966 | 27,700
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity in Earnings of Affiliates | $ 229,820 | $ 192,822 | $ 124,128

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