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Long-Term Debt - Debt Redemption (Details) - 6.125% Notes | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024
Period One |  |
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items] |  |
Redemption percentage of principal amount | 103.063% | 26320000000.00%
Period Two |  |
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items] |  |
Redemption percentage of principal amount | 102.042% |
Period Three |  |
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items] |  |
Redemption percentage of principal amount | 101.021% |
Period Four |  |
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items] |  |
Redemption percentage of principal amount | 100.00% |

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