When General Motors bought up parts of bankrupt Daewoo Motor in October 2002 you could almost hear the derisive laughter around the world.

FORBES: Global Motors

He responded with derisive laughter.

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Outside the party, the ageing Mr Paisley, once a formidable debater, drew derisive audience laughter in a television discussion when he lambasted the Ulster Unionists for contemplating going back into government with Sinn Fein, without explaining the intentions of his own party.

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