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Recently Issued Accounting Standards - Additional Information (Details) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items] |
Credit facility maturity date | Jun. 28, 2023
ASU 2020-04 |
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items] |
Credit facility maturity date | Jun. 28, 2023

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