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Income Taxes (Schedule of Valuation Allowance For Deferred Tax Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ 9,454 | $ 6,212 | $ 6,211
Charges to costs and expense | 31,076 | 3,489 | 402
Write-off/cash payments | (34) | (226) | 0
Foreign currency translation | (234) | (21) | (401)
Balance at the end of the year | $ 40,262 | $ 9,454 | $ 6,212

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