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Other Expense, Net - Schedule of Other Expense, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2023 | Nov. 30, 2022 | Nov. 30, 2023 | Nov. 30, 2022
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Pension non-service costs | $ 2,785 | $ 2,486 | $ 5,566 | $ 5,002
Other | 32 | (176) | (195) | (276)
Other expense, net | $ 2,817 | $ 2,310 | $ 5,371 | $ 4,726

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