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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Leases Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Operating leases not yet commenced, term	25 years
Operating leases not yet commenced	$ 170,100

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- Definition

Lessee, Operating Lease, Leases Not Yet Commenced, Liability

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No definition available.

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- Definition

Term of lessee's operating lease not yet commenced, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Topic 842
-SubTopic 20
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 3
-Subparagraph (b)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147478964/842-20-50-3

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