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Restructuring - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |  |
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Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 6,197 | $ 6,162 | $ 32,890 | $ 6,162 |  |
Provision balance | 11,290 |  | 11,290 |  | $ 10,311 | $ 4,676
Employee severance |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Provision balance | 7,300 |  | 7,300 |  |  |
Other liability | Other liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Provision balance | 1,700 |  | 1,700 |  |  |
Other liability | Non-current other liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Provision balance | 2,300 |  | 2,300 |  |  |
Facility liability |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Provision balance | $ 4,000 |  | $ 4,000 |  |  |

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