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INCOME TAX (Components of Earnings from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2019
Aug. 31, 2018
Aug. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
United States $ 194,986 $ 86,731 $ 25,506
Foreign 73,474 78,653 39,945
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes $ 268,460 $ 165,384 $ 65,451