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Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, gain (loss) | $ 57,082 | $ 133,373
Embedded derivatives | Revenues |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, gain (loss) | 4,495 | 7,451
Economic hedge of embedded derivatives | Revenues |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, gain (loss) | (4,213) | (7,902)
Foreign currency forward contracts | Other income (expense) |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, gain (loss) | $ 56,800 | $ 133,824

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