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Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited) - Other Income (Expense), net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands			3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 11, 2020	May 18, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020	Nov. 17, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Jan. 10, 2017
Debt
Principal amount			$ 389,195		$ 389,195
Cash paid for repurchase of notes					81,240
Loss on extinguishment of debt					(7,841)
2023 Notes
Debt
Principal amount			131,695		131,695		$ 345,000	$ 345,000
Interest rate (as a percent)								2.70%
Repurchased and retired amount	$ 125,000	$ 88,300
Carrying amount of debt extinguished	113,100	78,100
Cash paid for repurchase of notes		81,200
2023 Notes | Other income (expense), net
Debt
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$ 4,800	3,000	4,800	$ 3,000
2025 Notes
Debt
Principal amount			132,500		132,500	$ 132,500
Interest rate (as a percent)						3.50%
2027 Notes
Debt
Principal amount		$ 125,000	$ 125,000		$ 125,000
Interest rate (as a percent)		3.75%

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