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Notes and Loan Payable (Term Loan Narrative) (Details) - Term Loan Due 2027 - USD ($) $ in Millions | Feb. 15, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jul. 06, 2022
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Debt instrument, term | 5 years |  |
Debt instrument, maximum borrowing capacity | $ 300 |  |
Debt instrument, face amount |  |  | $ 300
Years 1 - 3 |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Term note, annual principal repayment rate |  | 2.50% |
Years 4 - 5 |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Term note, annual principal repayment rate |  | 5.00% |

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