Leases - Schedule of Maturity of Lease Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Operating Leases
2021	$ 149,099
2022	140,029
2023	136,909
2024	131,894
2025	81,647
Remaining	708,931
Total future minimum lease payments	1,348,509
Less imputed interest	(399,663)
Lease obligation	948,846
Finance Leases
2021	1,068
2022	1,068
2023	1,069
2024	1,069
2025	1,069
Remaining	3,473
Total future minimum lease payments	8,816
Less imputed interest	(1,566)
Present value of lease liabilities	7,250
Total
2021	150,167
2022	141,097
2023	137,978
2024	132,963
2025	82,716
Remaining	712,404
Total future minimum lease payments	1,357,325
Less imputed interest	(401,229)
Present value of lease liabilities	956,096
Minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced	$ 90,000
Lease duration of leases signed but not yet commenced	16 months

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