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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (AOCI by Components) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2026
Feb. 28, 2025
Feb. 28, 2026
Feb. 28, 2025
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance $ 4,312,489 $ 4,015,297 $ 4,193,326 $ 4,300,024
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(1) 24,578 25,338 24,961 (9,209)
Reclassification for gain(2) (5,114) (2,472) (7,463) (3,828)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes 19,464 22,866 17,498 (13,037)
Ending balance 4,406,444 4,012,174 4,406,444 4,012,174
Other comprehensive income (loss), derivative, gain (loss), before reclassification, tax (1,100) (5,400) (1,800) (5,500)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax 1,200   1,800  
Foreign Currency Translation        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (31,347) (111,811) (28,922) (76,854)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(1) 19,573 2,653 17,148 (32,304)
Reclassification for gain(2) 0 0 0 0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes 19,573 2,653 17,148 (32,304)
Ending balance (11,774) (109,158) (11,774) (109,158)
Derivatives        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance 15,477 2,678 14,993 3,614
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(1) 5,030 22,695 7,863 23,115
Reclassification for gain(2) (5,114) (2,472) (7,463) (3,828)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes (84) 20,223 400 19,287
Ending balance 15,393 22,901 15,393 22,901
Defined Benefit Pension Plans        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (11,347) (12,722) (11,322) (12,712)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(1) (25) (10) (50) (20)
Reclassification for gain(2) 0 0 0 0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes (25) (10) (50) (20)
Ending balance (11,372) (12,732) (11,372) (12,732)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (27,217) (121,855) (25,251) (85,952)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes 19,464 22,866 17,498 (13,037)
Ending balance $ (7,753) $ (98,989) $ (7,753) $ (98,989)