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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, 2023 | Aug. 31, 2022 | Aug. 31, 2021
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] |  |  |
Restricted stock awards | $ 10,641 | $ 9,378 | $ 11,010
Restricted stock units | 3,701 | 3,519 | 3,939
Performance-based restricted stock units | 2,232 | 3,906 | 3,475
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 16,574 | $ 16,803 | $ 18,424

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