Leases and Other Finance Obligations - Summary of Future Maturities of Other Finance Obligation (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Other Finance Obligations [Abstract]
2025	$ 16,272
2026	15,939
2027	15,874
2028	15,887
2029	15,907
Thereafter	103,127
Total	$ 183,006

Future maturities for other finance obligations.

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Future maturities for other finance obligations thereafter.

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Future maturities for other finance obligations within five years.

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Future maturities for other finance obligations within four years.

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Future maturities for other finance obligations within one year.

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Future maturities for other finance obligations within three years.

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Other finance obligations.

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