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Property and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2026 | May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2024
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Property and equipment, gross | $ 4,802,056 | $ 4,494,615 |
Accumulated depreciation | 3,061,555 | 2,842,141 |
Internal use software |  |  |
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Property and equipment, gross | 387,500 | 377,700 |
Construction in progress, gross | $ 77,100 | 50,500 |
Property and equipment, useful lives | 10 years |  |
Accumulated depreciation | $ 292,300 | 258,100 |
Property, plant, and equipment, amortization expense | $ 34,100 | $ 30,800 | $ 26,600

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