Leases - Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2023	$ 3,268
2024	3,218
2025	2,691
2026	757
2027	562
Thereafter	854
Total	$ 11,350

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Lessee, Noncancelable Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid

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Lessee, Noncancelable Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, After Year Five

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Lessee, Noncancelable Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five

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Lessee, Noncancelable Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four

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Lessee, Noncancelable Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One

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Lessee, Noncancelable Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three

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Lessee, Noncancelable Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two

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