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Project Summit - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 27 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2021
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Charges |  |  | $ 206,426 | $ 194,396 | $ 48,597 | $ 449,419
Project Summit Costs |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Charges | $ 450,000 | $ 48,597 | $ 206,426 | $ 194,396 |  |

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