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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Summary of Components of Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2021 | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract] |  |  |
Restricted stock awards | $ 11,010 | $ 8,747 | $ 11,477
Restricted stock units | 3,939 | 3,011 | 2,820
Performance-based restricted stock units | 3,475 | 2,059 | 764
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 18,424 | $ 13,817 | $ 15,061

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