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Debt (Parenthetical) (Details)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Feb. 24, 2021
6.50% Exchangeable Senior Notes
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Stated interest rate	6.50%	6.50%
Senior Notes | 8.625% Secured Notes due 2029
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	8.625%	8.625%
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Senior Notes | 10.250% Unsecured Notes due 2031
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	10.25%	10.25%
Debt instrument maturity year	2031	2031
Senior Notes | 6.50% Exchangeable Senior Notes
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	6.50%	6.50%
Convertible Notes | 6.50% Exchangeable Senior Notes
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	6.50%	6.50%	6.50%
Debt instrument maturity year	2026	2026

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