The phrase "a host of development" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a large number of developments or advancements in a particular area or field.
Example: "The conference showcased a host of development in renewable energy technologies that could revolutionize the industry."
Alternatives: "a multitude of developments" or "a range of advancements".
For the past 18 months the Guardian has supported a host of development activities in the area by the African Medical and Research Foundation (Amref), from sinking bore holes to creating micro-credit schemes.
There are a host of development, zoning, and legal issues that could easily undermine the plan or delay it for so long that the High Line could become the West Side version of the Second Avenue Subway.
There's clearly no shortage of cash, but, after 10 years of elevated income, the country still performs poorly across a host of development indicators – literacy is 34%, under-five mortality 169 per 1,000 live births, and the country was 184th out of 187 in the UN's latest human development index.
Amid a host of development proposals, ranging from a golf course to a cargo airport, Riverhead's political and business leaders have been unable to decide on a course that would best replace the jobs and tax revenue that took flight when Northrop-Grumman abandoned its aircraft facility.
This has been justified for Wales by the need to embrace a host of development opportunities created not only by the draw of the Games and the park but also, just as importantly, by the economic arteries formed by the improved transport hub at Stratford station.
We mention that the map-reduce paradigm and its Hadoop implementation not only have spawned a host of development in recent years, which has resulted in a variety of commercial offerings, but also a lot of research; as a starting point, we refer the reader to [1, 2, 9, 18, 21, 22].
Since then, O'Reilly has been an active participant in a host of developments from open source to Gov 2.0 to the maker movement.
These miRNAs are predicted to regulate a host of development-associated target genes, and many of these miRNAs have previously reported roles in development and differentiation.
At stake in all of this is the fate of a host of other development projects envisioned for a revitalized Newark.
In an attempt to jack up the value of their land, they are pressing for approval on a host of new development projects.
Cornell offers a host of career development resources for students — from resume reviews and mock interviews to one-on-one sessions with career counselors, vast online resources and alumni connections, both in person and virtual — and staff encourage students to take advantage of the resources long before their senior year.
