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Stock-Based Awards - Tax Benefit Recognized (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Apr. 26, 2014 | Apr. 27, 2013 | Apr. 26, 2014 | Apr. 27, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Stock-based compensation | $ 2,671 | $ 2,513 | $ 9,721 | $ 7,275
Tax (benefit) recognized in the statement of operations | $ (1,071) | $ (931) | $ (3,736) | $ (2,779)

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