Stock Repurchase Program (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period (Shares)		0	700
Stock Repurchase Program, Shares Repurchased, Weighted Average Price Per Share			$ 45.99
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period Excluding Excise Taxes, Commission, and Fees, Value			$ 32.8
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 500.0	$ 500.0
Stock Repurchase Program Expiration Date	Dec. 31, 2027

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Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period Excluding Taxes, Commission, and Fees, Value

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Expiration date for purchase of share under share repurchase plan, in YYYY-MM-DD format. Includes, but is not limited to, repurchase of stock and unit of ownership.

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Amount remaining authorized for purchase of share under share repurchase plan. Includes, but is not limited to, repurchase of stock and unit of ownership.

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Number of shares that have been repurchased and retired during the period.

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