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Share-Based Compensation - Total Share-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] |  |  |
Stock option expense | $ 13,021 | $ 12,733 | $ 13,695
Restricted stock expense | 20,115 | 21,393 | 17,997
PRSU expense | 14,239 | 11,977 | 9,873
Total pre-tax expense | $ 47,375 | $ 46,103 | $ 41,565

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