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Postretirement Benefit Plans - Fair Value Changes Within Asset Categories for which Fair Value Measurements Use Significant Unobservable Inputs Level 3 (Detail) - Insurance Contracts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 1,698 | $ 1,759
Sale proceeds (benefit payments) | (129) | (134)
Change in unrealized gain | (247) | (84)
Foreign exchange impact | (79) | 157
Ending balance | $ 1,243 | $ 1,698

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