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Employee Plans - Summary of Information Regarding the Common Shares Issued Under the ESPP (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Additional Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Shares issued | 68,136 | 66,835 | 70,702
Issuance price ranges, Minimum | $ 47.97 | $ 52.33 | $ 53.13
Issuance price ranges, Maximum | $ 55.11 | $ 72.51 | $ 71.04
Issuance proceeds | $ 3,517 | $ 4,178 | $ 4,265

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