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Stock-Based Compensation, Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Stock-Based Compensation Expense [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense (income)	$ 15,646	$ 12,367	$ 23,194
Stock Options [Member]
Unrecognized Stock-Based Compensation Expense [Abstract]
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	0
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Unrecognized Stock-Based Compensation Expense [Abstract]
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	$ 26,800
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense, period for recognition	2 years 6 months
Service-Based Options [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense (income)	$ 0	0	0
Service-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense (income)	14,400	14,300	15,400
Performance-Based Options [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense (income)	0	(2,000)	7,800
Performance Stock Units [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense (income)	$ 1,200	$ 0	$ 0