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Asset Write Down (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |  |
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May 31, 2022 | Aug. 31, 2022 | Aug. 31, 2021
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets Held-for-sale, Not Part of Disposal Group, Current | $ 3.7 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal | $ 15.1 |  |
Loss on Assets Held for Sale, Impact On Earnings Per Share, Basic | $ 0.33 |  |
Loss on Assets Held for Sale, Impact On Earnings Per Share, Basic | $ 0.32 |  |

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