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Compilation speed regression

Ghc has gotten slower at compiling. Compilation time for our code base in 6.12.4 was 23:40, and with the 7.0.4 it is 29:30. This is a 25% increase in compilation time. Both compilations with the same flags, -O2 being the most important one.

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Version 7.0.4
Type Bug
TypeOfFailure OtherFailure
Priority normal
Resolution Unresolved
Component Compiler
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