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Leases - Narrative (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 sublease_option sublease
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |
Number of facilities subleased | sublease | 1
Sublease term | 5 years
Sublease number of additional extension options | sublease_option | 2
Sublease extension option period | 1 year
Facilities and Equipment | Minimum |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |
Remaining lease term | 1 year
Facilities and Equipment | Maximum |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |
Remaining lease term | 10 years 3 months 18 days

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