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Debt - Other - Summary of Debt Extinguishment Costs Recorded as Additional Expense (Details) - Other [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Extinguishment Of Debt [Line Items] |  |  |
Write-offs of unamortized deferred financing costs | $ 1,143 | $ 717 | $ 744
Write-offs of unamortized (premiums)/discounts/OCI |  | 3,947 |
Total | $ 1,143 | $ 4,664 | $ 744

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