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Earnings Per Share - Shares Included in Diluted Calculations Assuming Earnings (Details) - shares shares in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Diluted shares (as reported) | 151,205 | 150,028 | 151,174 | 149,982
Share-based awards | 1,250 | 1,325 | 1,119 | 1,282
Total | 152,455 | 151,353 | 152,293 | 151,264

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