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Income Taxes - Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Apr. 26, 2020 | Jan. 26, 2020
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Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] |  |
Total accrued taxes | $ 24,050 | $ 24,130
Deferred tax assets - non-current |  |
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] |  |
Total accrued taxes | 15,626 | 15,575
Other long-term liabilities |  |
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] |  |
Total accrued taxes | $ 8,424 | $ 8,555

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