The phrase "alterations were the" is grammatically correct but may be incomplete without additional context.
It can be used when discussing changes or modifications that were made, typically in a formal or academic context.
Example: "The alterations were the result of extensive research and feedback from the committee."
Alternatives: "changes were the" or "modifications were the".
A random-effect meta-analysis with a sample of 36 studies reporting 70 interventions revealed that social modeling and environmental alterations were the most effective techniques.
Two of the most recent alterations were the switch to zinc-coated steel in 1943, caused by the wartime shortage of copper, and the switch to zinc with copper plating in 1982, a response to rising commodity prices.
Numerically, the most substantial alterations were the change in the genus Bifidobacterium (e.g. Bifidobacterium adolescentis), which increased approximately 10 fold (from 2 3% to 18 30%) in three subjects through RS4.
Other common alterations were the increase in Bacteroidetes (seven subjects), Parabacteroides distasonis (seven subjects), and Bifidobacterium adolescentis (six subjects) through RS4, and the increase of Eubacterium rectale through RS2 (eight subjects).
These rare alterations were the most prevalent in Luminal A tumors and may predict resistance to endocrine therapy.
As we wanted to evaluate the most stable PTEN modifications, we considered that genomic alterations were the most relevant way to identify stable PTEN loss of function.
Among Wright's most significant alterations was the addition of white marble with Persian-style ornamentation.
The only dish transplanted directly from China to the U.S. with no alterations is the Seared Beef Medallions with Walnuts, and it's easy to see why.
One structure that will be undergoing alterations is the urbane Italian Renaissance four-story office building at 50 Madison Avenue, which was built as the headquarters of the A.S.P.C.A.
Her prices of $15 a hem and $25 to $40 for alterations are the same as those of other dressmakers on the Upper East Side.
