Forceful exhalation through the nostrils (5)

I believe the answer is:

snort

(Other definitions for snort that I've seen before include "Inhale cocaine" , "quick drink" , "Take illegal drug" , "Make derisive noise" , "Force air out of the nose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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