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Accounting Policies - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 28, 2022
Employees [Member] |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting period | 5 years

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