In a progressive direction (7)

I believe the answer is:

onwards

(Other definitions for onwards that I've seen before include "To a point ahead" , "In a forward direction" , "Forwards" , "moving in a positive direction" , "Going ahead" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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