Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Exclusive of Open Positions Approved for Elimination, Percent

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Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Inclusive of Open Positions Approved for Elimination, Percent

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Amount of other expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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The number of positions eliminated during the period as a percentage of total positions eliminated during the period in connection with the restructuring plan(s).

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Amount of expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to one-time termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Restructuring and Other Charges, Net - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 07, 2022	Nov. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Apr. 04, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			$ 15,933	$ 0	$ 0
Restructuring Plan, April 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Percentage for workforce approved for elimination, exclusive of open positions						42.00%
Percentage for workforce approved for elimination, inclusive of open positions						47.00%
Restructuring charges			14,500
Severance costs			11,300
Non-cash stock based compensation			3,200
Restructuring Plan, November 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			$ 1,400
Positions eliminated, percent	14.00%	14.00%