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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 842
-SubTopic 20
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 6
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147478964/842-20-50-6

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-Section 45
-Paragraph 4
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-Publisher FASB
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Lease Obligations - Additional information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Operating And Finance Leases [Line Items]
Option to extend lease term (up to)			10 years
Option to terminate leases, period			1 year
Minimum lease payments required	$ 47,123		$ 47,123
Subsidiaries \| Employees
Operating And Finance Leases [Line Items]
Operating lease expense	600	$ 600	1,300	$ 1,200
Minimum lease payments required	$ 11,400		$ 11,400
Lease amortization period			5 years 2 months 12 days
Minimum
Operating And Finance Leases [Line Items]
Remaining lease term			1 year
Maximum
Operating And Finance Leases [Line Items]
Remaining lease term			9 years