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Fair Value Measurement - Summary of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair value on a recurring basis - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Level 1 |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Deferred Compensation Liability | $ 0 | $ 0
Level 2 |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Deferred Compensation Liability | (10,657) | (11,201)
Level 3 |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Deferred Compensation Liability | $ 0 | $ 0

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