Leases - Schedule of Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Operating Leases
2024	$ 193,541
2025	204,876
2026	197,209
2027	177,937
2028	150,966
Thereafter	1,085,803
Total lease payments	2,010,332
Less imputed interest	(548,254)
Total	1,462,078
Finance Leases
2024	252,296
2025	278,244
2026	245,691
2027	250,254
2028	237,865
Thereafter	2,092,877
Total lease payments	3,357,227
Less imputed interest	(1,096,086)
Total	2,261,141
Total
2024	445,837
2025	483,120
2026	442,900
2027	428,191
2028	388,831
Thereafter	3,178,680
Total lease payments	5,367,559
Less imputed interest	(1,644,340)
Total	$ 3,723,219

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-Section 50
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-URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147478964/842-20-50-6

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