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Benefit Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Benefit Plan [Abstract] |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost | $ 0.9 | $ 1.2 | $ 1.0
Years of service | 4 years |  |

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