Exit Activity Costs and Asset Impairments (Narrative) (Details) - facility	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Number of facilities closed	1	2

Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Facilities to be Closed

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