[GHC] #12160: MonadFail instance for (Either String)?

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#12160: MonadFail instance for (Either String)?
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        Reporter:  lexi.lambda       |                Owner:
            Type:  feature request   |               Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:
       Component:  libraries         |              Version:  8.0.1
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      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
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 Type of failure:  None/Unknown      |            Test Case:
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 Related Tickets:  #9588             |  Differential Rev(s):
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Changes (by hesiod):

 * cc: ekmett (added)


Comment:

 So if I understood you right, ekmett, you would be fine with
 Iceland_jack's approach, i.e. `instance IsString str => MonadFail (Either
 str)`? In that case, I'd be glad to assemble a patch provided there are no
 other concerns remaining.

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