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BUSINESS SEGMENTS (External Net Sales from Continuing Operations by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2019
[1]
May 31, 2019
[1]
Feb. 28, 2019
[1]
Nov. 30, 2018
[1]
Aug. 31, 2018
May 31, 2018
[1]
Feb. 28, 2018
[1]
Nov. 30, 2017
[1]
Aug. 31, 2019
Aug. 31, 2018
Aug. 31, 2017
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]                      
Net sales $ 1,543,005 $ 1,605,872 $ 1,402,783 $ 1,277,342 $ 1,308,438 $ 1,204,484 $ 1,054,268 $ 1,076,533 $ 5,829,002 $ 4,643,723 $ 3,844,069
North America                      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 4,843,985 3,535,499 3,015,481
Europe                      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 833,627 892,452 666,396
Asia                      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 $ 151,390 $ 215,772 $ 162,192
[1] Excludes discontinued operations.