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Convertible Senior Notes - Schedule of Note Hedges (Details) - 2022 Note Hedge $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) shares
Derivative [Line Items] |
Purchase | $ | $ 128,017
Initial Shares (in shares) | 5,807,000
Shares as of June 30, 2020 (in shares) | 5,675,000

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