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Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
	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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Loss Contingency insurance coverages submitted for reimbursement

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Loss contingency punitive damages value.

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Loss Contingency Self-insured Retention and Insurance Deductible

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