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Summary of Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 02, 2020 | Aug. 04, 2019
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Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets | $ 2,231,866 | $ 2,311,662
US |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets | 2,076,079 | 2,146,995
Non-US [Member] |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets | $ 155,787 | $ 164,667

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