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Short-Term and Long-Term Investments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Unrealized Losses On Short Term And Long Term Investments [Line Items]
Minimum period for which failed auction securities been in unrealized loss position		12 months
Short Term Investments	$ 0	$ 45,215,000
Failed Auction Security [Member]
Unrealized Losses On Short Term And Long Term Investments [Line Items]
Amortized cost of securities	$ 3,000,000	3,000,000
Period for which failed auction securities been in unrealized loss position	exceeds 12 months
Estimated Fair Value	$ 2,622,000	$ 2,639,000

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