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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions |  | 9 Months Ended |  |
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Nov. 14, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Jan. 20, 2021 defendant | Jul. 22, 2020 legal_matter
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Increase in contractual obligations not reflected in the balance sheet |  | $ 20.6 |  |
Contractual obligation |  | $ 932.8 |  |
California Action |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of legal matters | legal_matter |  |  |  | 7
Number of defendants eliminated | defendant |  |  | 8 |
MFN Litigation |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Claim for damages | $ 200.0 |  |  |

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