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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Summary of Shares Repurchased) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | Aug. 31, 2017
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract] |  |  |
Shares repurchased | 75,462 | 37,414 | 38,634
Cost of repurchase of shares (in thousands) | $ 4,604 | $ 3,183 | $ 3,193

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