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Estimated Fair Value of Outstanding Debt Balances (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Carrying Value |  |
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] |  |
Total debt | $ 836,405 | $ 858,755
Fair Value |  |
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] |  |
Total debt | 744,720 | 870,794
3.95% Senior Notes Due 2028 | Carrying Value |  |
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] |  |
Total debt | 488,505 | 509,505
3.95% Senior Notes Due 2028 | Fair Value |  |
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] |  |
Total debt | 431,556 | 511,652
5.15% Senior Notes Due 2029 | Carrying Value |  |
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] |  |
Total debt | 347,900 | 349,250
5.15% Senior Notes Due 2029 | Fair Value |  |
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] |  |
Total debt | $ 313,164 | $ 359,142

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