But this was a welcome development that could lead to further progress toward stability in the region.

I did not fully trust either one of them, and yet it was a welcome development.

Nonetheless, the increased intake into the science area is a welcome development.

This is a very welcome development and will change the University landscape quite dramatically.

For acts who do not have much in the way of songs, this is a welcome development.

Having two weeks to prepare for Michigan is suddenly a welcome development.

I also think it's a corrolary to another really welcome development.

We all agree that this is a most welcome development.

This is a welcome development and, of course, further measures are still needed.

This is a welcome development, and we should indicate as much by voting for it.