[GHC] #14723: GHC 8.4.1-alpha loops infinitely when typechecking

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#14723: GHC 8.4.1-alpha loops infinitely when typechecking
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        Reporter:  RyanGlScott       |                Owner:  (none)
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  highest           |            Milestone:  8.4.1
       Component:  Compiler (Type    |              Version:  8.4.1-alpha1
  checker)                           |
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
 Type of failure:  Compile-time      |  Unknown/Multiple
  performance bug                    |            Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
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Comment (by bgamari):

 Hmm, perhaps we should consider reverting this commit for 8.4. It would be
 sad to do so, but it seems like it is causing quite some trouble. Thanks
 for pinpointing these, Ryan!

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