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REVENUE RECOGNITION (Contract Performance Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2023 | Aug. 31, 2022
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Deferred membership income |  |
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Line Items] |  |
Contract Liabilities | $ 31,079 | $ 28,000
Other contract performance liabilities |  |
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Line Items] |  |
Contract Liabilities | $ 12,347 | $ 10,473

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