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Statement of Income (Statement) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Lease exit accrual adjustments and charges |  |  | $ 2,600 | $ 4,800 |  |  |
Nonrecurring Compensation Expense |  | $ 6,300 | $ 23,300 | $ 9,200 |  | $ 32,500 |
Pre-tax charge related to the extinguishment of debt | $ 7,200 |  |  |  | $ (6,690) | $ 0 | $ (14,607)

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