OPERATING SEGMENTS (External Net Sales from Continuing Operations by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 8,913,481	$ 6,729,760	$ 5,476,486
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	6,793,023	5,295,447	4,562,351
Poland
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	1,078,986	793,075	549,983
China
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	246,679	156,101	76,909
Other
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 794,793	$ 485,137	$ 287,243