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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2022
Interest Rate Swap, Notional Amount $ 400,000    
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 8) 1,000,798 $ 978,021  
Advertising expense 49,800 47,200 $ 47,700
Restricted cash 14,236 10,118  
Operating right-of-use assets (Note 4) 256,627 192,289  
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments (11,100) 3,700 18,900
Operating Lease, Liability 266,076    
Operating lease liabilities (Note 4) 233,465 168,326  
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net 16,100 11,000 $ (4,300)
Long-term debt, net (Note 6) 2,721,597 2,750,675  
Deferred income taxes, net (Note 10) 279,815 276,137  
Additional paid-in capital 1,145,610 1,124,433  
Retained earnings 780,431 $ 873,710  
6.25% Notes [Member]      
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure 614,982    
Notes and Loans Payable 600,000    
EPR Secured Notes [Member]      
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure 182,926    
Notes and Loans Payable 130,899    
0.0% Notes      
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure 530,311    
Notes and Loans Payable 575,000    
NRP Loan      
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure 31,809    
Notes and Loans Payable $ 37,305