They almost collided with each other.
あやうくぶつかるところだった
They already know the answer.
もう答えはわかっている
They alternated in the leading role.
彼らは交替で主役を務めた
They applauded (him for) his courage.
彼の勇気をほめたたえた
They applied for planning permission.
彼らは建築許可を申請した
They applied the income for the benefit of the poor.
彼らは貧困者のために収入をあてた
They appointed him (to be) headmaster [to a headmastership].
彼らは彼を校長に任命した
They are a new breed of radicals.
彼らは新しい急進派だ
They are a perfect match.
彼らはお似合いだ
They are about the same age.
彼らはほぼ同じ年齢だ