The phrase "abandoned the development" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a project, initiative, or process that has been discontinued or left incomplete.
Example: "Due to budget constraints, the company abandoned the development of the new software application."
Alternatives: "halted the development" or "discontinued the development".
The authorities abandoned the development project.
When it comes to government largess, or lack of it, he is particularly critical of Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, who he says has largely abandoned the development of new housing for the working poor.
Harrison, who had received rewards amounting to £2750 during 1737-1757, abandoned the development of his large marine clocks (H1, H2, H3) and thew his efforts into his watch.
Despite the growing burden of arthritic diseases, many pharmaceutical companies have abandoned the development of disease modifying OA drugs (DMOADs) because OA is a heterogeneous disease with a variety of phenotypes and pathophysiological drivers.
He cited the precedent of the decision by the United States government to abandon the development of biological weapons.
The shortfall apparently followed a decision to abandon the development of a new mask, which was found to have serious problems.
Although the letter led to rumors that LeEco would abandon the development of a self-driving vehicle, Hui said that work on the car was a "highest priority" and would continue.
During the selection process of sugarcane breeding, breeders have to abandon the development of a cross combination once smut disease appears in any of the progeny.
Climax abandoned the FWMW's development before the end of 1965, their existing FWMV V8 engines proving powerful enough to propel Jim Clark's Lotus 33 to seven wins and the drivers' championship.
Most pharmaceutical companies have abandoned the discovery and development of new antibiotics [ 14- 16].
So it should have come as no great surprise — more like a great relief — when the Seaport area's current developers, General Growth Properties, last week announced their plans to abandon the current development on Pier 17, which is at this point little more than a mall full of T-shirt shops and mediocre food.
