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Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] |  |  |
Interest capitalized in property and equipment | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Depreciation expense | 111,000,000 | 111,600,000 | $ 109,600,000
Assets under finance leases | 20,500,000 | 20,500,000 |
Accumulated amortization related to capital leases | 19,300,000 | 18,700,000 |
Depreciation expense related to capital leases | $ 691,000 | $ 1,525,000 | $ 1,700,000

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