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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Amount of operating expense attributable to sale of operations | $ 2,569 |  |
Finance lease obligations incurred | $ 0 | $ 1,400 | $ 0

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