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Stock-Based Compensation, Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Details) - shares | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Equity Incentive Plan 2019 [Member] |  |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation Expense [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Number of shares authorized for issuance (in shares) |  | 10,000,000 | 7,000,000 | 4,000,000
Stock awards, available for future grant (in shares) | 4,135,213 |  |  |
Incentive Compensation Plan 2009 [Member] |  |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation Expense [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Number of shares authorized for issuance (in shares) | 6,733,334 |  |  |

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