DEBT (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2025 USD ($) facility bank	Aug. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of facilities in a committed credit agreement | facility	1
Number of banks | bank	1
Annual commitment fee	0.25%
Total future lease payments	$ 107,111	$ 130,360
Committed
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility current borrowing capacity	75,000
Group of Subsidiaries | Covenants
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total future lease payments	$ 56,100	$ 76,600