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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Calculations of the Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2024
Nov. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]    
Net earnings (loss) $ (175,718) $ 176,273
Average basic shares outstanding (shares) 114,053,455 116,771,939
Effect of dilutive securities (shares) 0 1,582,974
Average diluted shares outstanding (shares) 114,053,455 118,354,913
Earnings (loss) per share:    
Basic (in USD per share) $ (1.54) $ 1.51
Diluted (in USD per share) $ (1.54) $ 1.49
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount 1,413,248