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Restructuring - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 4,207 | $ 0 |  |
Restructuring credit | 200 |  | $ 0 |
Impairment of long lived assets | 3,574 | $ 0 |  |
Provision balance | 29,224 |  | $ 28,353 | $ 10,748
2021 Restructuring Plan |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 4,200 |  |  |
Impairment of ROU assets and associated costs | 4,200 |  |  |
Impairment of long lived assets | 200 |  |  |
Employee severance | Other liabilities |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Provision balance | 4,800 |  |  |
Employee severance | 2021 Restructuring Plan |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring credit | 200 |  |  |
Lease liability |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Provision balance | 24,400 |  |  |
Lease liability | Other liabilities |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Provision balance | 10,400 |  |  |
Lease liability | Non-current operating lease liabilities |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Provision balance | $ 14,000 |  |  |

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