Leases - Summary Of Supplemental Cash Flow And Other Information Related To Operating Leases (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
Cash payments (receipts) included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities, net	$ 226	$ 166	$ (2,097)	$ 332

Cash payments (proceeds) included in measurement of operating lease liabilities.

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