Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Percentage of revenue generated in the U.S.	33.00%	32.00%	33.00%

Entity-Wide Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Percent Of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Entity's Country of Domicile

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