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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |
Net long-term deferred tax asset | $ 10,900 | $ 28,600
Gross deferred tax assets related to state net operating loss carryforwards | $ 165,200 |

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