Debt (Covenants and Compliance) (Details) - Line of Credit - Senior Secured Credit Facility	Dec. 31, 2021 metric
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of primary financial metrics	3
Consolidated senior secured leverage ratio	2.50
Consolidated interest coverage ratio	2.50
Through March 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consolidated leverage ratio	5.75
Thereafter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consolidated leverage ratio	5.50

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