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Loss Per Share - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Shares of potential common stock excluded from diluted shares outstanding (in shares) | 18.8 | 7.7 | 10.1
Warrants outstanding (in shares) |  | 49.1 |
Warrants |  |  |
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Shares of potential common stock excluded from diluted shares outstanding (in shares) | 5.0 |  |
Unvested warrants |  |  |
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Shares of potential common stock excluded from diluted shares outstanding (in shares) | 5.0 |  |
Thermo Capital Partners LLC | Related Party |  |  |
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Partnership agreement, advancement guarantee | $ 25.0 |  |
Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock |  |  |
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Payment amount | $ 10.6 | $ 1.3 |

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