OPERATING SEGMENTS (Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	$ 2,593,276	$ 2,073,818	$ 1,699,350
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	2,343,606	1,858,269	1,473,745
Poland
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	209,966	180,350	225,582
Other
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	$ 39,704	$ 35,199	$ 23