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INCOME TAX (Components of Earnings from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2021
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
United States $ 413,616 $ 334,170 $ 194,986
Foreign 120,402 36,608 73,474
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes $ 534,018 $ 370,778 $ 268,460