Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Selected Financial Impact of Share-Based Compensation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 49,770	$ 37,755	$ 30,951
Income tax benefit resulting from share-based compensation expense	(4,658)	(4,734)	(3,965)
Net share-based compensation expense included in consolidated statements of income, excluding tax benefit from settlement of share-based awards	45,112	33,021	26,986
Income tax benefit resulting from settlement of share-based awards	(12,522)	(32,474)	(38,981)
Net expense (benefit) related to share-based compensation arrangements included in consolidated statements of income	32,590	547	(11,995)
Cost of revenue
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	4,638	4,044	3,415
Operating expenses
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 45,132	$ 33,711	$ 27,536

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax, Excluding Tax Benefit From Settlement Of Share-based Awards

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