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Shareholders' Equity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Oct. 26, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Equity [Abstract] |  |  |
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount |  | $ 50,000,000 |
Common shares reserved for future issuance | $ 550,000,000 |  |
Shares of beneficial interest, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 |  | $ 0.01

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