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Expected Future Annuity Payments by Retirement Plan (Detail) - Pension Benefits $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
2018 | $ 7,153
2019 | 7,301
2020 | 7,371
2021 | 7,513
2022 | 7,565
2023 and thereafter | 39,930
Total | $ 76,833

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