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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.50	$ 0.50
Common stock, shares authorized	600,000,000	600,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	283,901,142	278,209,660
Treasury stock, shares	3,434,542	3,386,069

Face amount or stated value per share of common stock.

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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws.

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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury.

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Number of previously issued common shares repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury.

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