[GHC] #15552: Infinite loop/panic with an existential type.

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#15552: Infinite loop/panic with an existential type.
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        Reporter:  howtonotwin       |                Owner:  (none)
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  merge
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:  8.6.1
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  8.4.3
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:  TypeInType,
                                     |  TypeFamilies
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
 Type of failure:  Compile-time      |  Unknown/Multiple
  crash or panic                     |            Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
 Related Tickets:  #14723            |  Differential Rev(s):
       Wiki Page:                    |
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Changes (by simonpj):

 * status:  new => merge


Comment:

 OK I think I'm done with this.  Perf is fine; and the bug is fixed.  Lots
 of Notes to explain.

 It fixes an outright bug, so merge if poss.

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