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Commitments and Contingencies - Summary of Lease Exit Accruals (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 4,634,000 |  |
Lease exit expense | (4,634,000) | $ 1,400,000 | $ 300,000
Ending balance | $ 0 | $ 4,634,000 |

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- Definition Lease exit expense. + References No definition available. + Details
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