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Commitments and Contingencies - Changes to Environmental Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 01, 2025 | Feb. 24, 2024
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 31,255 |
Costs incurred for which reserves have been provided | (1,215) |
Insurance proceeds | 89 |
Interest accretion | 640 | $ 632
Changes in discount rates | (624) |
Revisions in estimates | 733 |
Ending balance | $ 30,878 |
Environmental Loss Contingency, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent |

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