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REVENUE RECOGNITION (Schedule of Contract Performance Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Feb. 28, 2023 | Aug. 31, 2022
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Deferred membership income |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Contract Liabilities | $ 31,128 | $ 28,000
Other contract performance liabilities |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Contract Liabilities | $ 20,140 | $ 10,473

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