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Stockholders' Equity (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 03, 2023
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] |
Stock Repurchased Activity | The following table summarizes the Company’s stock repurchase activity:SharesRepurchased(000’s)AveragePrice perShareTotal Cost20231,341 $504.68 $677 2022863 511.46 442 20211,358 364.39 495

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