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INCOME TAX (Components of Earnings from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Aug. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
United States $ 334,170 $ 194,986 $ 86,731
Foreign 36,608 73,474 78,653
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes $ 370,778 $ 268,460 $ 165,384