What does the cryptic crossword clue "According to report, not out always to be brief (2,3)" mean?

The definition is "to be brief". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). IN SUM sounds like [according to report] “in some” (not out always) The answer is IN SUM.

According to report, not out always to be brief (2,3)

Times Cryptic #28664 | 20 Across | 2023-07-25 flower

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