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OPERATING SEGMENTS (Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2022 | Aug. 31, 2021 | Aug. 31, 2020
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Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Long-Lived Assets | $ 2,073,818 | $ 1,699,350 | $ 1,708,344
United States |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Long-Lived Assets | 1,858,269 | 1,473,745 | 1,483,127
Poland |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Long-Lived Assets | 180,350 | 225,582 | 225,166
Other |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Long-Lived Assets | $ 35,199 | $ 23 | $ 51

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