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Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2022 | Aug. 31, 2021 | Aug. 31, 2020
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Weighted average discount rate (percent) | 2.50% | 2.00% |
Weighted average remaining lease term | 6 years |  |
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities | $ 18.5 | $ 26.2 | $ 18.7
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities | 37.3 | 12.9 |
ROU lease asset impairment charges | $ 1.7 | $ 0.0 | $ 7.4
MEXICO |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Lessee, operating lease, lease not yet commenced, renewal term | 10 years |  |
Lessee, operating lease lease, not yet commenced, liability | $ 18.0 |  |

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