Stockholders' Equity (2023 Shelf Registration Statement) - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	Jul. 23, 2020 USD ($)
2023 Shelf Registration Statement
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]
Maximum dollar amount of common stock to be issued under shelf registration statement	$ 500

Maximum dollar amount of common stock to be issued under shelf registration statement.

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