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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] |  |
NOL carryforward | $ 110,200 |
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, increase (decrease), amount | (21,900) |
Valuation allowance | 2,328 | $ 24,178
Domestic Tax Authority |  |
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] |  |
NOL carryforwards, subject to expiration | 70,600 |
NOL carryforwards, indefinite lived | $ 39,600 |
State Jurisdiction | Minimum |  |
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] |  |
Statute of limitations | 3 years |
State Jurisdiction | Maximum |  |
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] |  |
Statute of limitations | 4 years |

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