Happening gradually or in stages (11)

I believe the answer is:

progressive

(Other definitions for progressive that I've seen before include "Go-ahead" , "Socially reforming" , "Moving forward" , "Favouring change" , "Forward-looking or -moving" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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