Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Purchase of capped call options, tax	$ 6,334	$ 12,584

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

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