Debt and Credit Agreements - Changes in the Balance of Deferred Debt Issuance Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Change In Debt Issuance Costs, Net [Roll Forward]
Balance	$ 4,700
Additions	550	$ 0
Balance	4,527
Line of Credit
Change In Debt Issuance Costs, Net [Roll Forward]
Balance	4,700
Additions	550
Amortization	(723)
Balance	$ 4,527

Amortization Of Debt Issuance Costs, Excluding Convertible Debt

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Change In Debt Issuance Costs, Net

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Amount, after accumulated amortization, of debt issuance costs. Includes, but is not limited to, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs.

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The cash outflow paid to third parties in connection with debt origination, which will be amortized over the remaining maturity period of the associated long-term debt.

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