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Income Taxes - Summary of Change in Valuation Allowance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 5,972 | $ 7,094
Charged to costs and expenses | 6,323 | (1,423)
Charged to retained earnings | (834) |
Charged to other comprehensive income | (97) | 301
Ending balance | $ 11,364 | $ 5,972

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