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Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not Yet Commenced, Variable Lease Costs

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Minimum amount of purchase arrangement in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services from a supplier.

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Amount of purchase arrangement to be paid in next fiscal year following current fiscal year. Includes, but is not limited to, recorded and unrecorded purchase obligations, long-term purchase commitment, and short-term purchase commitment. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach).

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Number of shares issued in lieu of cash for services contributed to the entity. Number of shares includes, but is not limited to, shares issued for services contributed by vendors and founders.

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Commitment and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2022
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Purchase obligations			$ 39.1
Accrued rent	$ 5.0
Variable lease costs	$ 1.4
P3 USA, Inc.
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Purchase commitment			$ 30.0
Class A Common Stock \| P3 USA, Inc.
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Shares issued for services (in shares)		291,940