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The phrase "alone were" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to emphasize that something existed or occurred solely by itself, without any additional factors or influences.
Example: "Alone were the stars shining in the vast night sky, untouched by the noise of the world below."
Alternatives: "only were" or "solely were".
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The tires alone were expensive.
His windows alone were amazing".
Proximity and accessibility alone were not sufficient.
Those first weeks alone were an education.
The drinking options alone were staggering.
"The subsidies in farming alone were unbelievable.
But reinforcements alone were not the answer.
Unfortunately, cost savings alone were not enough.
The sweaters alone were mouth watering.
Two properties alone were crawling with 700 snails.
The demonstrations alone were unlikely to cause Maduro to buckle.
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