Leases - Schedule of Sublease Receipts to be Received Under Noncancellable Subleases (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Remainder of 2023	$ 4,027
2024	15,538
2025	15,538
2026	4,886
2027	178
Thereafter	0
Total	$ 40,167

Amount of sublease income receivable in excess of one year to be paid in remainder of current fiscal year.

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