Dad was finally getting used to Gary being back in my life.
Can I say : Dad was finally getting used to Gary's being back in my life.

Thanks

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Dad was finally getting used to Gary being back in my life.
Can I say : Dad was finally getting used to Gary's being back in my life.

Thanks

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Thanks

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You don't need the possessive "'s" after Gary. Otherwise it correct.

Similarly, you could say, "Dad was finally getting used to Gary coming back into my life." or "Gary was back in my life and Dad was finally getting used to it."

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You sure can!  You may want to say "his" life though