The phrase "alter the fortunes" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing changes in luck, success, or circumstances, often in a dramatic or significant context.
Example: "The new policy is expected to alter the fortunes of the struggling company, leading to potential growth and success."
Alternatives: "change the fate" or "transform the circumstances".
Who would ever imagine that an Italian fast-food joint could spawn a subculture that would alter the fortunes of a fashion label?
— His decisions alter the fortunes of breath-holding bettors, affect the records of quality stakes contenders, and may sully the reputations of veteran and apprentice riders alike.
But it is far from clear whether his release will alter the fortunes of a virtually non-existent peace process with the Afghan Taliban.
But when it comes to the Astors — the first millionaire family in the United States — every bequest and every redirected penny can alter the fortunes of an institution, a charity or a person.
Now New York and a crowd of other big states are poised to follow suit in a scramble for influence that will alter the fortunes of this cycle's presidential hopefuls.
If he met the challenge, he could alter the fortunes of one of the most storied franchises in the N.B.A. Anthony has been in New York for only 44 regular-season games, yet any hope of a career metamorphosis appears to be dead.
But he is making less than $2 million, so any trade with him as a major component will not dramatically alter the Knicks' fortunes.
On the day of the payback announcement, Elizabeth Warren, who leads the Congressional panel that oversees the bailouts, said the government should consider a new round of stress tests that would better account for rising unemployment and projected losses in commercial real estate, both of which could drastically alter the banks' fortunes.
As he remembers it, no one expected the film to alter the brand's fortunes in any meaningful way.
Wilpon, who is desperately trying to alter the image and fortunes of the Mets, convinced Glavine that he and his family could live happily and thrive in New York.
While Tuesday's announcement was followed by a rise in the price of RIM's shares, analysts said that the new service, which will not be available until March, is unlikely to significantly alter the company's fortunes.
