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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Total Estimated Annual Future Amortization Expense for Acquired Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Disclosure Total Estimated Annual Future Amortization Expense For Acquired Intangible Assets [Abstract] |  |
Remainder of 2022 | $ 11,459 |
2023 | 14,997 |
2024 | 13,831 |
2025 | 13,455 |
2026 | 12,849 |
Thereafter | 35,732 |
Net carrying value | $ 102,323 | $ 106,556

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