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The phrase "alone announced that" is not correct and may lead to confusion in written English.
It could be used in a context where you want to emphasize that only one person or entity made an announcement, but it requires additional context for clarity.
Example: "The CEO alone announced that the company would be expanding its operations next year."
Alternatives: "solely declared that" or "only stated that".
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The music alone announced that this was no ordinary sale, but an expertly marketed, occasionally camp coup de théâtre.
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