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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves (Schedule II) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2021
Accrued Product Liability Reserves, Current |  |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | $ 16,003 | $ 18,297 | $ 10,458
Additions Charged to Selling, General and Administrative |  | 10,056 | 8,358 | 14,173
Acquisitions (Disposals) of Businesses and Reclassifications |  | 76 |  |
(Deductions) Additions | [1] | 9,140 | (10,652) | (6,334)
Balance at End of Period |  | 16,995 | 16,003 | 18,297
Accrued Environmental Reserves, Current |  |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | 1,055 | 1,329 | 1,970
Additions Charged to Selling, General and Administrative |  | 932 | 674 | 1,045
(Deductions) Additions | [1] | (960) | (948) | (1,686)
Balance at End of Period |  | 1,027 | 1,055 | 1,329
Accrued Product Liability Reserves, Noncurrent |  |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | 26,226 | 26,614 | 27,016
Additions Charged to Selling, General and Administrative |  | 3,055 | 10,760 | 15,366
(Deductions) Additions | [1] | (6,432) | (11,148) | (15,768)
Balance at End of Period |  | 22,849 | 26,226 | 26,614
Accrued Environmental Reserves, Noncurrent |  |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | 6,254 | 6,267 | 4,125
Additions Charged to Selling, General and Administrative |  | 271 | 318 | 1,918
(Deductions) Additions |  | (352) | (331) | 224
Balance at End of Period |  | 6,173 | 6,254 | 6,267
Allowance For Credit Loss Current |  |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period |  | 46,669 | 55,922 | 55,847
Additions Charged to Selling, General and Administrative |  | 13,557 | 4,326 | 10,044
(Deductions) Additions | [2] | (10,744) | (13,579) | (9,969)
Balance at End of Period |  | $ 49,482 | $ 46,669 | $ 55,922
[1] | Primarily claims paid during the year, net of insurance contributions.
[2] | Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.

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