[GHC] #10365: Implement Semigroup as a superclass of Monoid Proposal (Phase 1)

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#10365: Implement Semigroup as a superclass of Monoid Proposal (Phase 1)
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        Reporter:  gidyn             |                Owner:  strake888
            Type:  feature request   |               Status:  new
        Priority:  high              |            Milestone:  8.0.1
       Component:  libraries/base    |              Version:  7.10.1
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:  report-impact
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
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Comment (by hvr):

 I don't recognize the implementation, is this actually based on the the
 latest `semigroups` package release?

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