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Leases - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 28, 2021 | Aug. 28, 2021 | Aug. 29, 2020
Accumulated amortization related to finance lease assets |  | $ 107.0 | $ 107.3
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities - operating cash flows from operating leases |  | 300.6 | $ 352.9
Land and Building |  |  |
Additional leases not yet commenced, undiscounted future payments | $ 40.1 | 40.1 |
Vehicles |  |  |
Additional leases not yet commenced, undiscounted future payments | $ 69.2 | $ 69.2 |
Minimum |  |  |
Operating lease commencement date | 2022 |  |
Maximum |  |  |
Operating lease commencement date | 2023 |  |

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