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Revenue - Changes in Contract Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2024
Disaggregation of Revenue [Abstract] |  |
Contract liabilities, beginning of year | $ 150,535 | $ 139,338
Customer advances received or billed | 66,613 | 134,983
Recognition of unearned revenue | (33,106) | (90,279)
Contract liabilities, end of year | $ 184,042 | $ 184,042

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