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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021
Unrecognized contractual interest expense | $ 45,344 | $ 135,162
CBL & Associates Limited Partnership |  |
Unrecognized contractual interest expense | $ 45,344 | $ 135,162

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