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Restructuring and Other Costs (Summary Of Restructuring Related Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 03, 2022 | Aug. 28, 2021
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Balance | $ 4,136 | $ 10,990
Additions | 14,077 | 16,164
Payments and other adjustments | (15,499) | (23,018)
Balance | 2,714 | 4,136
Consulting-Related Costs [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 3,328 | 4,063
Additions | 8,188 | 8,615
Payments and other adjustments | (10,676) | (9,350)
Balance | 840 | 3,328
Severance and Separation Costs [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 367 | 6,927
Additions | 5,753 | 4,267
Payments and other adjustments | (4,246) | (10,827)
Balance | 1,874 | 367
Other Exit Related Costs [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 441 |
Additions | 136 | 3,282
Payments and other adjustments | (577) | (2,841)
Balance |  | $ 441

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