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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information - Additional Information (Detail) - Qualified Contributory Savings and Thrift 401(k) Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Matching contributions by employer, percentage	100.00%
Percentage of eligible compensation for matching contributions by employer	5.00%	5.00%
Matching contributions vesting schedule	5 years
Contribution expense to plan	$ 26.1	$ 21.0
Employer match on eligible compensation			5.00%	5.00%

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 715
-SubTopic 70
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147480794/715-70-50-1

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