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Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended
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Oct. 25, 2022 | Aug. 31, 2023
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Loss contingency, approximate damages awarded value | $ 1.0 |
Loss contingency, punitive damages value | 365.0 |
Loss Contingency, approxiate final judgement amount | $ 366.0 |
Loss contingency self-insured retention and insurance deductible |  | $ 5.0
Maximum [Member] |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Loss Contingency insurance coverages for reimbursement |  | $ 75.0

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