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Derivatives and Hedging Activity - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative interest rate contracts hedges settled and received cash | $ 52,700,000 |  |
Derivative notional amount | 889,800,000 |  | $ 1,017,300,000
Interest Rate Contracts Hedges [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative notional amount | $ 400,000,000.0 |  |
Scenario, Forecast [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated pretax loss to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings |  | $ 26,400,000 |

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