Significant Accounting Policies - Deferred Lease Costs (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Portion of compensation capitalized	$ 6.8	$ 6.6	$ 6.2
Estimated average lease term (in years)	7 years

Represents the amount of deferred lease costs capitalized during the period.

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