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Non-cash Financing and Investing Activities - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Supplemental Disclosure Of Non Cash Investing And Financing Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-cash investing activities |  | $ 0 |
Non cash financing activities related to financing lease liabilities | $ 19,891,000 |  |
Non-cash financing activity |  | $ 0 | $ 0
Common Class A [Member] |  |  |
Supplemental Disclosure Of Non Cash Investing And Financing Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Issuance of shares related to acquisition |  |  | 163,137
Issuance of shares related to acquisition, value |  |  | $ 12,282,000

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