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Segment Information - Geographic Information on Property (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Areas [Line Items] |  |  |
Net property | $ 157,940 | $ 157,014 | $ 148,678
United States |  |  |
Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Areas [Line Items] |  |  |
Net property | 92,511 | 91,730 | 84,674
Other |  |  |
Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Areas [Line Items] |  |  |
Net property | $ 65,429 | $ 65,284 | $ 64,004

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