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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended |  |  |
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Nov. 14, 2022 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Jan. 26, 2023 claim | Jan. 20, 2021 defendant | Jul. 22, 2020 legal_matter
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Increase (decrease) in contractual obligations not reflected in the balance sheet |  | $ 27.2 |  |  |
Contractual obligation |  | $ 939.4 |  |  |
California Action |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Number of legal matters | legal_matter |  |  |  |  | 7
Number of defendants eliminated | defendant |  |  |  | 8 |
Number of remaining claims | claim |  |  | 2 |  |
MFN Litigation |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Claim for damages | $ 200.0 |  |  |  |

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