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Other Accrued Expenses - Schedule of Accrued Severance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022
Severance |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 3.0 | $ 3.7
Accruals | 2.3 | 8.1
Payments | 5.0 | 8.8
Ending balance | $ 0.3 | 3.0
Cost Reduction Programs [Member] |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Severance |  | $ 6.2

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