[GHC] #9198: large performance regression in type checker speed in 7.8

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#9198: large performance regression in type checker speed in 7.8
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        Reporter:  carter            |                Owner:  (none)
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  high              |            Milestone:  Research
       Component:  Compiler (Type    |  needed
  checker)                           |              Version:  7.8.2
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
 Type of failure:  Compile-time      |  Unknown/Multiple
  performance bug                    |            Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
 Related Tickets:                    |  Differential Rev(s):
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Changes (by bgamari):

 * milestone:  8.4.1 => Research needed


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