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Revenue Recognition - Activity in Contract Acquisition Costs, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024
Revenue Recognition |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | $ 282,247 | $ 307,345 | $ 289,200 | $ 352,114
Additions | 71,654 | 67,086 | 196,770 | 202,328
Amortization expense | (77,702) | (75,438) | (210,544) | (254,541)
Foreign currency translation | 172 | 43 | 945 | (865)
Balance, end of period | $ 276,371 | $ 299,036 | $ 276,371 | $ 299,036

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