Not done all at once (7)

I believe the answer is:

gradual

(Other definitions for gradual that I've seen before include "Step by step" , "Proceeding in small stages" , "Developing in small steps" , "(Of slope) not steep" , "Little-by-little" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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