Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Purchase of capped call options, tax	$ 12,584

Adjustments To Additional Paid Capital, Purchase Of Capped Call Options, Tax

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