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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2024
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Contingency loss recognized liability | $ 6.0 |  | $ 6.9
Camino Real | Supply Commitment |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Payments for other commitments | $ 22.3 | $ 21.5 |

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