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Debt and Credit Facility (Revolving Credit Facility) - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended |  |
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Apr. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Oct. 31, 2019
Amended Credit Agreement |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Line of credit maturity date description | extended the maturity date from the earlier of (a) February 2024 (if certain conditions were met) and (b) October 2024 to April 2027 |  |
Revolving Credit Facility |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity |  | $ 575.0 | $ 375.0
Revolving Credit Facility | Amended Credit Agreement |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity | $ 575.0 |  |
Revolving Credit Facility | Letter of Credit | Amended Credit Agreement |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity | $ 50.0 |  |

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