The phrase "a striking development" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a significant or noteworthy change or event that captures attention.
Example: "The recent findings in climate research represent a striking development in our understanding of global warming."
Alternatives: "a remarkable change" or "an impressive advancement."
A striking development is the emergence of Mr Maliki as a would-be strongman.
It is, medical experts say, a striking development in what has been a precipitous reversal of fortune for hormone therapy.
So check out Zocalo (Avenida Rincon; 505-986-0667; zocalostrikingcom), a striking development by the Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta.
The growing linkage between ideological and ethnocentric views has, in turn, contributed to a striking development in congressional elections.
In discussing the evolution of the mixed drink in the United States, Mr. Regan zeroes in on a striking development in the late 19th century: the introduction of vermouth.
Second, there has been a striking development of businesses such as drive-in and drive-through eating establishments and of commercial developments, such as shopping malls, that are designed to be accessed primarily by car.
The chances of a filmmaker making significant industry contacts, selling a movie or striking development deals at one of the smaller festivals are minuscule.
Mr Kikwete opens the sun-roof and springs up through it, like a jack-in-the-box, meeting the crowd with a sympathetic smile.The most striking development is in education.
The intense battle among George W. Bush, John McCain, Al Gore and Bill Bradley for their parties' nominations has brought with it a striking thematic development.
This is a striking new development, as managers at the big banks had hoped to restrict regulatory investigations to individual analysts.
On both sides of the Atlantic, a striking new development has been the rise in the number of philanthropic foundations (see chart 3).
