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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2026
Jul. 31, 2025
Jul. 31, 2024
Interest Rate Swap, Notional Amount   $ 400,000  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 8) $ 1,008,395 1,056,665  
Advertising expense 68,100 48,000 $ 49,800
Restricted cash 15,675 16,129  
Operating right-of-use assets (Note 4) 221,864 242,485  
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments   (1,800) (11,100)
Operating Lease, Liability 225,938    
Operating lease liabilities (Note 4) 190,248 215,085  
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net     $ 16,100
Long-term debt, net (Note 6) 3,102,460 2,594,765  
Deferred income taxes, net (Note 10) 262,182 252,041  
Additional paid-in capital 1,195,497 1,171,536  
Retained earnings 549,066 $ 718,662  
6.50% Notes      
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure 607,998    
Notes and Loans Payable 595,034    
5.625% Notes      
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure 499,010    
Notes and Loans Payable 495,079    
EPR Secured Notes [Member]      
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure 164,553    
Notes and Loans Payable 141,283    
NRP Loan      
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure 27,452    
Notes and Loans Payable $ 25,593