Cash Overdrafts And Cash Equivalents (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Cash Overdrafts and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash overdrafts included in accounts payable	$ 13.6	$ 11.9

Cash overdraft payable included in accounts payable.

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Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant