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Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Apr. 30, 2023 | Apr. 30, 2022
Leases [Abstract] |  |
Operating lease ROU assets | $ 91,197 | $ 111,719
Short-term portion of operating lease liabilities | 19,673 | 20,576
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 115,540 | $ 132,541
Increase (decrease) in ROU assets due to new leases as well as modifications and remeasurements to existing operating leases | 2,400 |
Increase (decrease) in operating lease liabilities due to new leases as well as modifications and remeasurements to existing operating leases | $ 2,700 |

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