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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Effective tax rates | 24.20% | 2.90% | 25.80% | 5.70%

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