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Lease Commitments - Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Cash Flow, Operating Activities, Lessee [Abstract] |
Operating cash flows from operating leases | $ 17.1
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | $ 8.6

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