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CHANGES IN BUSINESS - Financial Results and Pro Forma Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract] |  |  |
Pro forma net sales |  | $ 6,033,908 | $ 6,303,812
Pro forma net earnings |  | $ 162,255 | 105,377
Acquisition related costs | $ 32,100 |  | $ 51,700

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