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Share Repurchase Plan (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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May 31, 2021 | May 31, 2020
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |
Total cost of repurchased shares |  | $ 16,825
2021 Share Repurchase Program [Member] |  |
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |
Total cost of repurchased shares | $ 0 |

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