Leased Assets and Liabilities (Lease Maturity) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Operating Leases
2025	$ 37,502
2026	32,435
2027	28,858
2028	23,742
2029	16,598
Thereafter	20,395
Total	159,530
Less: present value discount	31,814
Lease liability	127,716
Finance Leases
2025	11,212
2026	9,993
2027	7,780
2028	6,224
2029	2,048
Thereafter	1,052
Total	38,309
Less: present value discount	5,716
Lease liability	32,593
Total
2025	48,714
2026	42,428
2027	36,638
2028	29,966
2029	18,646
Thereafter	21,447
Total	197,839
Less: present value discount	37,530
Lease liability	160,309
Financing lease signed but not yet commenced	$ 1,000

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