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Summary of Long-Term Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Obligations under capitalized leases |  | $ 19,941
4.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2022 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Debt instruments, maturity date | 2022 |
Senior notes, interest rate | 4.75% |
Unamortized net premium | $ 2,490 | 3,460
Unamortized discount | $ 70 | $ 97
5.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Debt instruments, maturity date | 2026 | 2026
Senior notes, interest rate | 5.00% | 5.00%
Notes Payable And Mortgages Payable |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Obligations under capitalized leases | $ 17,818 | $ 19,941
Weighted average interest | 8.00% | 9.50%
Term Loans With Varying Maturities |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Debt instruments, maturity date | 2044 |

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