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	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
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Restructuring [Abstract]
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Restructuring [Abstract]
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Restructuring [Abstract]
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Restructuring [Abstract]
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Restructuring [Abstract]
Restructuring expenses		(113)
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Restructuring [Abstract]
Restructuring expenses		(201)
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Restructuring [Abstract]
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Restructuring [Abstract]
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