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Equity Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020
Equity [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction (in shares) | 691,855 | 677,318 | 1,120,916 | 793,152
Proceeds from sale of common stock | $ 39.0 | $ 31.1 | $ 61.6 | $ 37.1
Payments for commissions | $ 0.4 | $ 0.3 | $ 0.6 | $ 0.4

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