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Income Taxes - Valuation Allowance of Gross Deferred Tax Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2020 | Nov. 02, 2019 | Nov. 03, 2018
Valuation allowance against gross deferred tax assets: |  |  |
Valuation allowance, beginning balance | $ 135,978 | $ 142,650 | $ 185,898
Additions | 25,749 | 27,459 | 23,720
Deductions | 10,300 | 34,131 | 66,968
Valuation allowance, ending balance | $ 151,427 | $ 135,978 | $ 142,650

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