This is a more recent, restricted use than the above.

The path they followed showed little sign of recent use, and it was at times difficult to see.

He bristles at the center's recent use of ethnic politics.

Finally, his recent use of the computer has opened up new choreographic possibilities.

In one plump hand she held a handkerchief which looked as if it had seen recent use.

The stove, though old, showed no signs of recent use.

A recent use for this technology is the smart key feature of some automobiles.

Patrick had said he didn't want the rifle fired, no evidence of recent use, if that could be avoided.

There were numerous local trails coming into the main one, all of which showed recent use.

At the same time, he condemned their recent use of force.