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Debt (Private Placement Debt) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Sep. 03, 2022 | Aug. 28, 2021
Senior Notes Series A [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Interest rate | 2.65% |
Maturity date | Jul. 28, 2023 |
Private Placement Debt [Member] | Senior Notes Series A [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Principal amount | $ 75,000 | $ 75,000
Interest rate | 2.65% |
Maturity date | Jul. 28, 2023 |
Private Placement Debt [Member] | Senior Notes Series B [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Principal amount | $ 100,000 | 100,000
Interest rate | 2.90% |
Maturity date | Jul. 28, 2026 |
Private Placement Debt [Member] | Senior Notes Due June 11, 2025 [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Principal amount | $ 20,000 | 20,000
Interest rate | 3.79% |
Maturity date | Jun. 11, 2025 |
Private Placement Debt [Member] | Senior notes, Due March 5, 2027 [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Principal amount | $ 50,000 | $ 50,000
Interest rate | 2.60% |
Maturity date | Mar. 05, 2027 |

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