[GHC] #11822: Pattern match checker exceeded (2000000) iterations

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#11822: Pattern match checker exceeded (2000000) iterations
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        Reporter:  j.waldmann        |                Owner:  gkaracha
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  8.0.1-rc3
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:
                                     |  PatternMatchWarnings
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:  x86_64
 Type of failure:  Compile-time      |  (amd64)
  performance bug                    |            Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
 Related Tickets:                    |  Differential Rev(s):
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Comment (by simonpj):

 It would be great if someone had time to really look at this.   I think
 gkaracha has probably now moved on; is that true George?

 It's not just a question of making a one-line fix; you'd have to dig into
 the algorithm.

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