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Shareholders' Equity - Issuances and Net Proceeds on Equity Distribution Agreements (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Equity Distribution Agreement [Abstract] |  |  |
Weighted average price per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | $ 26.27 | $ 25.44
Net proceeds | $ 0 | $ 26,849 | $ 40,462
Common Stock |  |  |
Equity Distribution Agreement [Abstract] |  |  |
Issuance of common shares (in shares) | 0 | 1,032 | 1,636

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