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The phrase "against development" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are expressing opposition to a particular type of development, such as urban, economic, or social development.
Example: "The community organized a protest against development that threatened the local environment."
Alternatives: "opposed to development" or "in opposition to development".
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Mr. Charest is not against development.
"I'm not against development," he said.
"People are not against development as such.
We are not against development.
No one's really against development.
"The pendulum has swung now against development".
"Save is not against development," she said.
"I'm not against development per se," Mr. Nelson said.
Preserving one's neighborhood against development isn't Nimbyism; it's common sense.
Dirt roads are viewed as a last holdout against development.
The presumption against development in the planning process is wrong.
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