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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Changes in Carrying Amount of Other Non-Current Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Deferred Finance Costs [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 10,696	$ 12,269	$ 8,006
Additions	2,405	4,838	6,803
Interest expense	(1,975)	(6,411)	(2,540)
Balance at end of period	11,126	10,696	12,269
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs	$ (46)	(4,212)	(665)
Former Credit Facility
Deferred Finance Costs [Roll Forward]
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs		$ (4,200)	$ (700)

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