[Python] ERROR: Could not build wheels for fasttext, which is required to install...

I'm trying to install fasttext using pip install fasttext in python 3.11.4 but I'm running into trouble when building wheels. The error reads as follows:

error: command 'C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Visual Studio\\2022\\BuildTools\\VC\\Tools\\MSVC\\14.37.32822\\bin\\HostX86\\x64\\cl.exe' failed with exit code 2
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note: This error originates from a subprocess, and is likely not a problem with pip.
ERROR: Failed building wheel for fasttext
Running setup.py clean for fasttext
Failed to build fasttext
ERROR: Could not build wheels for fasttext, which is required to install pyproject.toml-based projects


I've searched the web and most hits indicated that the error has something to do with the build tools of visual studio (which the error above also indicated). I've installed/updated all my build tools and I've also installed the latest SDK as suggested here, but the error persists.

Has anyone solved this problem before and can share any potential solution?

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