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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Leases Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) lease renewal_option
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Renewal option | renewal_option	1
Number of leases not yet commenced | lease	4
Total undiscounted lease payment | $	$ 239,146
Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, operating lease, term	5 years
Lessee, operating lease, renewal term	1 year
Operating leases not yet commenced, term	14 years
Minimum | Vehicle And Equipment
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, operating lease, term	1 year
Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, operating lease, term	10 years
Lessee, operating lease, renewal term	5 years
Operating leases not yet commenced, term	25 years
Maximum | Vehicle And Equipment
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, operating lease, term	7 years

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-Topic 842
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
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-Section 50
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