Share Repurchases (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Aug. 28, 2022
Share Repurchases [Abstract]
Schedule of share repurchases	Quarter Ended In Millions Aug. 28, 2022 Aug. 29, 2021 Shares of common stock 6.9 2.5 Aggregate purchase price $ 500.8 $ 150.1

Tabular disclosure of number of shares repurchased including the value, held in treasury.

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